Museum
São Sebastião Museum
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São Sebastião Museum is set within the historic Fort São Sebastião, built by the Portuguese in the 1500s to defend the island. The museum's collection includes maritime artifacts, religious art, colonial-era objects, and exhibits on the island's role in the slave trade. Visitors can explore the fort's ramparts, dungeons, and courtyards while learning about São Tomé's past. The museum offers a comprehensive look at the island's cultural evolution from pre-colonial times to independence.
Don't miss
- Explore the 16th-century fort's ramparts and dungeons
- View maritime artifacts and colonial-era objects
- Learn about the island's role in the transatlantic slave trade
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit São Sebastião Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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