Museu de Cera
In the center of town, the wax museum has 32 tableaux, with a total of 120 figures, depicting the events that took place in Fátima when the child shepherds first saw the apparitions in 1917, and other, related personalities.
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Museu do Santuário de Fátima
The big draw at the shrine's official museum is the bejeweled, golden crown that contains the bullet extracted from the body of Pope John Paul II after the 1981 assassination attempt on his life. The image of Our Lady of Fatima wears this crown on days of large pilgrimages or special occasions. The museum also displays offerings made by pilgrims and Church dignitaries, such as the Golden Rose from Pope Benedict XVI.
Museu Interativo – O Milagre de Fátima
The high-tech Miracle of Fátima Interactive Museum re-creates the appearance of the Virgin Mary a century ago. Its use of multimedia technologies certainly helps generate a sense of wonder at the apparition of the Virgin and of the Angel of Portugal, and at what became known as the Miracle of the Sun. Guided visits last around 40 minutes, with free time afterward; it is recommended that you book ahead at busy times, as slots can be scarce (and tickets bought online are slightly cheaper). The museum is under a small shopping mall near the new basilica.
