Museu dos Fosforos
Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs, located in Tomar, Portugal.

πŸ“œ Museum dedicated to matchboxes and matchbox labels, housing Europe's largest collection.
πŸ” Features 43,000+ matchboxes and 16,000 covers from 127 countries, amassed by Aquiles da Mota Lima.

Why Go

🌍 Explore 43,000+ matchboxes from 127 countries and their cultural history through diverse designs
🎨 Diverse designs from social history to art, pin-ups, kitsch, and royalty
πŸ›οΈ Located in the beautiful Convento de SΓ£o Francisco
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Delightful for kids with unique matchbook forms and storybook themes
πŸ†“ Free entrance makes it an accessible attraction, donations welcome

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ Small museum, may not appeal to all

Cost

πŸ’° Free to enter, donations welcome.

Getting There

🚢 Located 100 steps from Tomar’s railway station, housed in the Convento de SΓ£o Francisco courtyard.

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