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Paper Collections in Portugal

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Museu do Papel Terras de Santa Maria
Paper Museum Land of Santa Maria

The museum belongs to a group of museums of science and technique, being by its characteristics a monographic museum, devoted to the history of the paper industry. It is located in the community of Santa Maria da Feira, just below Porto in the north of Portugal. It's mission is the preservation of memories related to the paper production as well as the development of the historical, cultural and socioeconomic values of this traditional region with almost three centuries of activity. The paper museum establishes a permanent collection between past and present times.
The museum is at present under reconstruction and will be opened in 2001.
Director: Maria Josè Ferreira dos Santos
Address: Rua de Riomaior, 338
PT-4535-309 Pacos de Brandao
Tel.: +351-227442947
Fax +351-256365335









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