Housed in the former silos of the Cooperativa Agrícola de Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo in Tavira, the Zer0 Museum opened on 27 September 2025. This new centre dedicated to digital art promises to revitalise the interior of the Algarve, bringing innovative energy to the region with creative experiences that fuse technology and local heritage.
It is the first museum in Portugal entirely dedicated to digital art and is the result of the vision of Paulo Teixeira Pinto, former Secretary of State under Cavaco Silva and former president of BCP. The founder conceived this space as a meeting point between art, technology and community, in a setting where the rural past merges with contemporary creation.
The Zer0 Museum stands out for not having a traditional collection. It functions as a living laboratory, where artists are challenged to create works in dialogue with the building and its industrial heritage. According to programmer Fátima Marques Pereira, the name Zer0 refers to binary language and symbolises ‘fullness in potential’ — the origin and condition of digital art.
The opening programme brings together exhibitions and artistic residencies that address themes such as sustainability, territory, community and identity. In line with the European Union’s Sustainable Development Goals, the museum affirms its commitment to creative innovation and ecological awareness.
The big challenge, according to the team, will be to win over the local public and transform the space into a dynamic centre for creation and critical reflection, reinforcing the role of the Algarve interior as a territory at the forefront of culture and technology.
The Zer0 Museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm, and is closed on Mondays for maintenance and the setting up of new exhibitions. During the first month of operation, admission is free upon online reservation. Subsequently, tickets will have a symbolic cost, with discounts for students, senior citizens and organised groups. Guided tours and creative workshops can be booked through the museum’s official website.