Museum Entrance

The Capelinhos volcano erupted in September of 1957 and ceased in October of 1958. As a result of this volcano thousands of islanders immigrated to the United States and settled in places like New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River, Gloucester and Provincetown to name a few.

Today there is a museum on the volcanic site, the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Center which was built underground near the lighthouse which was there. This is the lobby of the museum.

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