Museu Etnográfico da Praia is an ethnographic museum in the Cape Verdean capital of Praia on the island of Santiago. It is located at 45 Rua 5 de Julho, in the historic part of the city, the Plateau. The museum was opened in November 1997 and is located in a 19th century building. The museum contains a selection of objects that represent the traditional uses and customs of the Cape Verdean people. See also List of museums in Cape Verde Culture of Cape Verde Museu Municipal de São Filipe List of buildings and structures in Santiago, Cape Verde Notes Further reading Ana Samira Silva, Museu Etnográfico da Praia: catálogo da exposição, Instituto da Investigação e do Património Culturais (IIPC), Ministério da Cultura, Praia, 2007, 34 pages External links Museu Etnográfico da Praia Collections at Capeia Arraiana site via Wordpress Building history at the National Cultural Institute website Interview with a museum official, a video, RTP África Buildings and structures in Praia Plateau of Praia Museums in Cape Verde Museums established in 1997 1997 establishments in Cape Verde Portuguese colonial architecture in Cape Verde