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City & Regional Museums in Portugal

State, city and local history museums that bring the history of their region to life.

216Museums
20Districts
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Faro District (20)

Lisbon District (19)

Beja District (17)

Azores (14)

Leiria District (13)

Braga District (12)

Setúbal District (12)

Castelo Branco District (11)

Porto District (11)

Santarém District (11)

Viseu District (11)

Aveiro District (9)

Viana do Castelo District (9)

Guarda District (8)

Madeira (8)

Coimbra District (7)

Portalegre District (7)

Bragança District (6)

Évora District (6)

Vila Real District (5)

City & Regional Museums in Portugal: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 216 city and regional museums in Portugal, spread across 20 districts and 137 towns and cities. Most of them are in Faro District (20), Lisbon District (19), and Beja District (17).

At the city level, Viseu (8), Ribeira Grande (6), and Aljezur (5) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several city and regional museums in a single day.

46 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2 and €4.

28 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 48 offer dedicated programs for families, and 18 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 city and regional museums in Portugal

Frequently asked questions

How many city and regional museums are there in Portugal?

Our directory currently lists 216 city and regional museums in Portugal across 137 towns and cities.

What are the best-known city and regional museums in Portugal?

Some of the best known are Sinagoga de Tomar – Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraão Zacuto, Museu Nacional Grão Vasco, Museu da Terra de Miranda, Museu de Arte Popular, and Antiga Casa da Câmara.

Which city and regional museums in Portugal offer free admission?

46 museums are free to visit – for example Antiga Casa da Câmara, Centro Interpretativo do Salva-vidas de Alvor, Moinho de Vento de Odeceixe, and Moinho do Papel.

Which city and regional museums in Portugal are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 33 are open, such as Casa Colombo – Museu do Porto Santo e dos Descobrimentos Portugueses, Lisboa Story Centre – Memórias da Cidade, and Casa Museu João de Deus.

Which city and regional museums in Portugal are wheelchair accessible?

28 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa, Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta, and Lisboa Story Centre – Memórias da Cidade. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit city and regional museums in Portugal?

A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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