The core is housed in the former premises of the Hospital of Alcoutim Mercy - Mercy Street, 2A - and has the essential basis a valuable permanent exhibition on the life and work of the distinguished physician and surgeon Francisco João Dias (1898-1955), destinando- to perpetuate his memory and his example of great benefactor.

Additional information:

ENTRANCE: Admission ticket allows to visit all museum spaces in Alcoutim - Casa do Ferreiro, Museum Centre of Sacred Art (Alcoutim), Castle Village (Alcoutim) with both exhibitions of the Archaeology Centre, Museum Centre "Elementary  School"(Santa Justa), Museum Centre Dr. João Dias (Alcoutim) and River Museum (Guerreiros do Rio) for a week, except for groups.

Regular ticket - € 2.50;

Youth Card holders and people over 65 - € 1.50.

Groups - € 1.50

Exemptions: National Guides duly accredited; Staff and Councillors of the CMA (Alcoutim Municipality); members of the Municipal Assembly; Children under the age of 14; Alcoutim residents; promoted visits by the CMA; People or groups invited by the CMA; People with disabilities or reduced mobility; school groups, when requested in advance.