Step into the captivating world of cork and uncover its remarkable qualities and vast potential—from wine stoppers to architecture, and from automotive to aerospace innovation.
Discover how cork forests nurture diverse wildlife and how cork production stands out as a rare carbon-negative industry. Explore the cork tree’s global presence and learn why Portugal leads the world, producing 50% of the planet’s cork across thousands of hectares.
Engage all your senses—touch, smell, and see—while following the journey from cork harvesting to its transformation into countless innovative products.
Dive into the unexpected and even try your hand at crafting a personalised cork stopper!
The Planet Cork museum explores Portugal’s title as the largest producer of cork on the planet. An entertaining and educational walk-through, the Planet Cork expands our understanding of tradition, the multiple ways cork improves our lives and the vast potential this material has in the modern world.
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The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM until 07:00 PM (last entrance). Use your ticket anytime, on the selected date, during museum opening hours. Opening hours during bank holidays may vary. Please check the official website.