Museums in Braga District
The D. Diogo de Sousa Archaeology Museum and the Biscainhos Museum in Braga, and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and the Alberto Sampaio Museum in Guimarães.
Braga District Museum Guide
Our guide lists 27 museums in Braga District across 8 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Braga (8), Guimarães (8), and Vila Nova de Famalicão (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (30%), Art & Design (22%), and Science & Technology (15%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 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 €4 and €5.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 8 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 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 museums in Braga District
The best-known museums in Braga District
Paço dos Duques de BragançaCastles & Palaces · Guimarães
Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de SousaArchaeology · Braga
Museu dos BiscainhosCastles & Palaces · Braga
Museu de Cordofones Domingos MachadoSpecial · Braga
Museu de OlariaRegional · Barcelos
Museu do Ouro de TravassosRegional · Póvoa de Lanhoso
Museu Nacional Ferroviário – Núcleo de LousadoTechnology · Vila Nova de Famalicão
Museu Nogueira da SilvaArt · Braga
Museu Pio XIIArt · Braga
Tesouro-Museu da Sé de BragaArt · Braga
Museums in Braga District with free admission
Museums in Braga District with programs for families
- Paço dos Duques de BragançaCastles & Palaces · Guimarães
- Museu dos BiscainhosCastles & Palaces · Braga
Casa de Camilo – Museu . Centro de EstudosPeople · Vila Nova de Famalicão
Museu Bernardino MachadoHistory · Vila Nova de Famalicão
Museu de Alberto SampaioRegional · Guimarães
Curtir Ciência – Centro Ciência Viva de GuimarãesTechnology · Guimarães
Museu da Fundação Cupertino de Miranda – Centro Português do SurrealismoArt · Vila Nova de Famalicão- Centro Ciência Viva de BragaTechnology · Braga
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Braga District
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Braga District?
Our directory currently lists 27 museums in Braga District across 8 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Braga District?
Some of the best known are Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa, Museu dos Biscainhos, Museu de Cordofones Domingos Machado, and Museu de Olaria.
Which museums in Braga District offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Museu de Cordofones Domingos Machado, Museu Nacional Ferroviário – Núcleo de Lousado, Museu Bernardino Machado, and Núcleo Museológico de Arco de Baúlhe do Museu Nacional Ferroviário.
Which museums in Braga District are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Museu de Cordofones Domingos Machado, and Curtir Ciência – Centro Ciência Viva de Guimarães.
Which museums in Braga District are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa, and Casa da Memória de Guimarães. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Braga District?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2.20 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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