Open-Air Museums in Portugal
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
Leiria District (2)
Porto District (1)
Santarém District (1)
Viseu District (1)
Open-Air Museums in Portugal: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 5 open-air museums in Portugal, spread across 4 districts and 5 towns and cities. Most of them are in Leiria District (2), Porto District (1), and Santarém District (1).
At the city level, Cartaxo (1), Leiria (1), and Porto de Mós (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit.
3 museums offer dedicated programs for families and 1 has 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 open-air museums in Portugal
The best-known open-air museums in Portugal
Open-air museums in Portugal with free admission
Open-air museums in Portugal with programs for families
By district
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Portugal?
Our directory currently lists 5 open-air museums in Portugal across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Portugal?
Some of the best known are Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota, Museu Internacional de Escultura Contemporânea, Agromuseu Municipal D. Julinha, Ecomuseu de Vila Chã de Sá, and Museu Rural e do Vinho do Cartaxo.
Which open-air museums in Portugal offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Museu Internacional de Escultura Contemporânea, Agromuseu Municipal D. Julinha, and Museu Rural e do Vinho do Cartaxo.
Which open-air museums in Portugal are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Agromuseu Municipal D. Julinha.
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