Barcelos is a small town in the North of Portugal, located on the banks of the river Cávado, is considered the birthplace of the national symbol of Portugal – barcelonskeho Cockerel and is also known for its pottery. The city has a Museum of pottery, which attracts attention with its extensive collection of various ceramic products.

The Museum is located in the former Home of Mandalas, a typical building of the city of the XVII century architecture, and has over 7,000 artifacts collected from all over Portugal. Among the exhibits are the product and from Spain, Brazil, Angola, East Timor, Chile and Algeria.

The Museum was opened in 1963 and was called the Regional Museum of ceramics. The basis of the Museum was the collection of the famous ethnographer Joachim of Paisa de Chelles that of Villas Boas, which he donated to the Museum. Among the exhibits were mainly pottery masters of Barcelos. Over time, the collections were added to the exhibits from all regions of Portugal, and the Museum was renamed the Museum of the Portuguese folk pottery. And when the Museum's collection has expanded and became more international, the Museum was renamed the Museum of pottery.

Among the exhibits you can see samples of ceramics for daily use, ceramics, typical of Barcelos. The Museum also features authentic clothing and kitchen utensils, reflecting local customs and traditions, some of which have already ceased to exist. Widely represented baselessly rooster and Roses Ramallo. Rose Ramallo – creative nickname Rose Watchdog Lopez, the famous Portuguese masters of pottery.