The blacksmiths made agricultural tools and all necessary hardware for carts and households. Today, those who are not involved with craftwork are limited to repairing tools and equipment bought in stores.
The forge was usually placed on ground outside the house. They worked with mined iron which was previously rolled in an ironworks with a hydraulic hammer.
The farriers were specialist blacksmiths who bought horseshoes from blacksmiths, but were also quite capable of making them themselves. With a small anvil and a simple tool they used to shoe horses and cattle.
Os oficios (sala I)
From Tuesday to Saturday:
11:00 -18:00 hours
Sundays and holidays
11 - 14 hours
MONDAYS CLOSED
December 24 and 31, January 5: 11 - 14 hours
Annual closure:
January 1(New Year) and
December 25 (Christmas)
Ordinary ticket:
4 euros
Reduced rate:
1,50 euro (over 65, students over 18)
Free entrance:
Museum Members (companion 3 euros), students under 18 and unemployed
Groups of 6 or more:
3 euros per person
Temporary Exhibition visits:
Free
Free Entrance:
Sundays
May 18 (Museum Day)
July 25
October 29 (MPG annivers)
It is possible to arrange group visits by prior appointment
Virtual look at the museum requires installation of :
· QuickTime. 
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