Science & Technology Museums in Portugal
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
Lisbon District (18)
Oceanário de Lisboa
Museu de Marinha
Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia
Museu da Água
Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema
Farol Museu de Santa Marta
Museu da Farmácia
Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência
Museu do Ar
Museu Militar de Lisboa
Museu Geológico
Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva
Museu da Carris
Museu do Combatente
Museu do Dinheiro
Museu da Saúde
Museu de Geociências do DER Técnico
Aveiro District (9)
Porto District (9)
Museu do Carro Eléctrico
Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da Universidade do Porto
Museu dos Transportes e Comunicações
Museu Nacional da Imprensa, Jornais e Artes Gráficas
Pavilhão da Água
Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva
Centro Ciência Viva de Vila do Conde
Museu do ISEP
Museu Mineiro de São Pedro da Cova
Faro District (8)
Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos
Centro Interpretativo do Salva-vidas de Alvor
Moinho de Vento de Odeceixe
Museu da Cortiça – Fábrica do Inglês
Núcleo Museológico de Lagos do Museu Nacional Ferroviário
Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve
Núcleo Museológico da Pesca do Atum
Setúbal District (8)
Azores (7)
Castelo Branco District (7)
Braga District (5)
Santarém District (5)
Viana do Castelo District (5)
Coimbra District (4)
Leiria District (4)
Madeira (4)
Portalegre District (4)
Beja District (3)
Bragança District (2)
Évora District (2)
Guarda District (2)
Vila Real District (2)
Viseu District (2)
Science & Technology Museums in Portugal: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 110 science and technology museums in Portugal, spread across 20 districts and 74 towns and cities. Most of them are in Lisbon District (18), Aveiro District (9), and Porto District (9).
At the city level, Lisbon (15), Porto (7), and Elvas (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
15 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €7.
25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 55 offer dedicated programs for families, and 22 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 science and technology museums in Portugal
The best-known science and technology museums in Portugal
Oceanário de LisboaNature · Lisbon
Museu de MarinhaTechnology · Lisbon
Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e TecnologiaTechnology · Lisbon
Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Entroncamento
Museu da ÁguaTechnology · Lisbon
Museu do Carro EléctricoTechnology · Porto
Museu Vista AlegreTechnology · Ílhavo
Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do CinemaSpecial · Lisbon
Navio Museu Gil EannesTechnology · Viana do Castelo
Farol Museu de Santa MartaTechnology · Cascais
Science and technology museums in Portugal with free admission
Museu Nacional Ferroviário – Núcleo de LousadoTechnology · Vila Nova de Famalicão
Centro Interpretativo do Salva-vidas de AlvorRegional · Portimão
Moinho de Vento de OdeceixeTechnology · Aljezur
Moinho do PapelTechnology · Leiria
Núcleo Museológico de Arco de Baúlhe do Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Cabeceiras de Basto- Núcleo Museológico de Chaves – Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Chaves
- Casa do MineiroTechnology · Mértola
Casa do Minério – Museu do VolfrâmioTechnology · Ribeira de Pena
Lagar de Varas do Cabeço das PesqueirasTechnology · Vila Velha de Ródão
Museu do DinheiroHistory · Lisbon
Science and technology museums in Portugal with programs for families
- Oceanário de LisboaNature · Lisbon
- Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e TecnologiaTechnology · Lisbon
- Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Entroncamento
- Museu da ÁguaTechnology · Lisbon
- Museu do Carro EléctricoTechnology · Porto
- Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do CinemaSpecial · Lisbon
- Navio Museu Gil EannesTechnology · Viana do Castelo
Museu da FarmáciaSpecial · Lisbon
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da CiênciaNature · Lisbon
Fábrica da Baleia de Porto PimTechnology · Horta
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Portugal
- Oceanário de LisboaNature · Lisbon
- Museu de MarinhaTechnology · Lisbon
- Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e TecnologiaTechnology · Lisbon
- Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Entroncamento
Museu de Cerâmica de SacavémTechnology · Loures- Museu Nacional de História Natural e da CiênciaNature · Lisbon
Museu da Ciência da Universidade de CoimbraTechnology · Coimbra
Museu de Eletricidade - Casa da LuzTechnology · Funchal
Museu Marítimo de ÍlhavoRegional · Ílhavo
Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência VivaTechnology · Lisbon
By district
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Portugal?
Our directory currently lists 110 science and technology museums in Portugal across 74 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Portugal?
Some of the best known are Oceanário de Lisboa, Museu de Marinha, Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia, Museu Nacional Ferroviário, and Museu da Água.
Which science and technology museums in Portugal offer free admission?
15 museums are free to visit – for example Museu Nacional Ferroviário – Núcleo de Lousado, Centro Interpretativo do Salva-vidas de Alvor, Moinho de Vento de Odeceixe, and Moinho do Papel.
Which science and technology museums in Portugal are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 29 are open, such as Oceanário de Lisboa, Museu de Marinha, and Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia.
Which science and technology museums in Portugal are wheelchair accessible?
25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Oceanário de Lisboa, Museu de Marinha, and Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Portugal?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €25.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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