Museums in Coimbra District
The Machado de Castro National Museum and the Old University with the Joanina Library in Coimbra, and the ruins of the Roman town of Conímbriga with its museum.
Coimbra District Museum Guide
Our guide lists 20 museums in Coimbra District across 5 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Coimbra (11), Oliveira do Hospital (3), and Cantanhede (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to People & Literature (25%), Art & Design (20%), and City & Regional Museums (20%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
3 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 €10.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 3 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 Coimbra District
The best-known museums in Coimbra District
Paço das Escolas – Universidade de CoimbraHistory · Coimbra
Museu Nacional de Machado de CastroArt · Coimbra
Museu Municipal Santos RochaRegional · Figueira da Foz
Museu da Ciência da Universidade de CoimbraTechnology · Coimbra
Museu Nacional de ConímbrigaArchaeology · Condeixa-a-Nova- Museu Etnográfico do Grupo Típico de AnçãRegional · Cantanhede
Museu Municipal de Coimbra – Edifício ChiadoArt · Coimbra
Museu Municipal Dr. António Simões SaraivaRegional · Oliveira do Hospital
Núcleo Museológico do SalRegional · Figueira da Foz
UC Exploratório – Centro Ciência Viva da Universidade de CoimbraTechnology · Coimbra
Museums in Coimbra District with free admission
Museums in Coimbra District with programs for families
By category
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Coimbra District?
Our directory currently lists 20 museums in Coimbra District across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Coimbra District?
Some of the best known are Paço das Escolas – Universidade de Coimbra, Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Museu Municipal Santos Rocha, Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra, and Museu Nacional de Conímbriga.
Which museums in Coimbra District offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Casa Museu Fernando Namora, Casa-Museu Elísio de Moura, and Museu de Arte e do Colecionismo de Cantanhede.
Which museums in Coimbra District are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Paço das Escolas – Universidade de Coimbra, Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra, and Museu Nacional de Conímbriga.
Which museums in Coimbra District are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra and CAV – Centro de Artes Visuais. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Coimbra District?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €16.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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