The National Costume Museum, created in 1976 by diploma, gathers a collection of historical clothing and costume accessories, since the century. XVIII to the present, which he presents to the public both in his permanent exhibition and in temporary exhibitions. It is installed in the Angeja-Palmela Palace and has the Monteiro-mor Botanical Park attached.
He understands that his mission is to build a strategy for the investigation, conservation and promotion of clothing and textiles. It also defines a safeguard strategy for the Monteiro-Mor Botanical Park and promotes the connection of all this heritage to the community.
Conservar Verde is the concept that integrates the values of responsibility and sustainability. It also integrates the management of cultural and natural heritage under the guard of the National Costume Museum.