Cape Verdean Museum

Cape Verdean Museum Celebrating the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdean-Americans!
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Cape Verde is an archipelago nation 400 miles off the west coast of Africa that was previously a Portuguese colony. Immigrants from this culturally rich locale first came to the United States in the 19th century as whalers and cranberry pickers, settling in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Today, there are about 250,000 people of Cape Verdean descent in southern New England. Our museum, a 501(c)3 f

ounded in 2000 with an East Providence location that opened in 2005, celebrates the history of the islands and the communities of those hardworking people who made the United States their home. We accomplish this through displays of maps, artifacts, archeological discoveries, photographs, artwork and many other types of items, as well as with our current library, the largest of any Cape Verdean collection in the U.S., which includes rare books, family mementos and historical documents that many visitors find engaging. Our goal is to elevate this heritage and provide role models for the next generation. Along the way, our doors have always been open to anyone else interested in learning the fascinating stories of Cape Verdeans.

Here are events we have scheduled for June at your Cape Verdean Museum. We hope you can join us for all of these great e...
06/02/2026

Here are events we have scheduled for June at your Cape Verdean Museum. We hope you can join us for all of these great events.

Scan the QR code Get your Complimentary Tickets Now Available for the Cape Verde Blue Sharks Send-Off Celebration at Cen...
05/28/2026

Scan the QR code Get your Complimentary Tickets Now Available for the Cape Verde Blue Sharks Send-Off Celebration at Centreville Bank Stadium on June 7, as part of the City of Pawtucket’s 2026 Summer of Celebration!
Bring the whole family to this exciting community event as we welcome the Cape Verde National Team and wish them success in international competition.

The event will feature:
- Live cultural performances
- DJ entertainment
- Local vendors
- Face painting, balloon artists and more
- Interstate soccer tournament
- An up-close experience with the Cape Verde National Team!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and soccer right here in Pawtucket.
Click below to secure your tickets before they’re gone!

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05/22/2026

The Cape Verdean Museum will be closed today and reopen tomorrow.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected Prime Minister of Cape Verde Islands Dr. Francisco Carvalho (former Mayor of Praia) and thank you Dr. Ulisses Correia E Silva for your service as Prime Minister over the last 10 years.

We have moved this event to a new date. Join us August 9th.
05/14/2026

We have moved this event to a new date. Join us August 9th.

Norwich Free Academy in Connecticut has been visiting the Cape Verdean Museum since 2007 and when we began the campaign ...
05/13/2026

Norwich Free Academy in Connecticut has been visiting the Cape Verdean Museum since 2007 and when we began the campaign to buy the new building they have been helping with fundraising every time they visited. Thank you Mr. Butler and every student that has been a part of this community partnership.

A few students from the Cape Verdean Museum Music Program along with the Music Program Director Master Kim Alves. for mo...
05/09/2026

A few students from the Cape Verdean Museum Music Program along with the Music Program Director Master Kim Alves. for more information and history of our music, visit our partner organization, Cabo Verde & a Música - Museu Virtual.

Today we welcomed students and professors from Rhode Island School of Design.
05/05/2026

Today we welcomed students and professors from Rhode Island School of Design.

This past Sunday at the Museum we were visited by The Consulate General of Cabo Verde, Minister José Luís Sá Nogueira an...
05/05/2026

This past Sunday at the Museum we were visited by The Consulate General of Cabo Verde, Minister José Luís Sá Nogueira and his delegation and on the second level Lilian Sonogeira held a mothers day event.

Address

617 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI
02860

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+14012287292

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