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A view of history

If you have an hour to kill, I recommend coming here. It's a great place to learn about the... read more

Reviewed 15 January 2019
TonyStompanado
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Angra do Heroismo, Portugal
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An actual processing plant

The actual processing plant has been converted into a very interesting museum. Since the plant was... read more

Reviewed 5 October 2018
revett2016
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Santa Rosa, California
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Reviewed 10 February 2019 via mobile
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Date of experience: February 2019
Reviewed 15 January 2019 via mobile

If you have an hour to kill, I recommend coming here. It's a great place to learn about the forgotten history of the whaling industry and about the lives of the men and women that shaped the whaling industry on Pico Island.

Date of experience: January 2019
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Reviewed 2 January 2019
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Date of experience: September 2018
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Date of experience: March 2018
Reviewed 5 October 2018 via mobile

The actual processing plant has been converted into a very interesting museum. Since the plant was closed in the 1980’s, the equipment is still in good condition and a great look at an actual factory. This is a great stop after going to the whaling...More

Date of experience: October 2018
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Reviewed 5 October 2018

Whaling history is tough in the age of conservation, but it is a part of this history of the island and was very well done here- worth a visit

Date of experience: September 2018
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Reviewed 22 September 2018
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Date of experience: September 2018
Reviewed 16 September 2018
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Date of experience: September 2018
Reviewed 3 September 2018

always a pleasure to visit, with new films from the whaling saga and photo exhibits, a vibrant place with attentive staff

Date of experience: August 2018
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Reviewed 27 August 2018 via mobile
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Date of experience: August 2018
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