Museums in Santarém District
The Convent of Christ in Tomar, the Diocesan Museum in Santarém and the National Railway Museum in Entroncamento.
Santarém District Museum Guide
Our guide lists 26 museums in Santarém District across 16 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Abrantes (4), Tomar (4), and Ourém (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (27%), Art & Design (15%), and People & Literature (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 €6.27.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 8 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 museums in Santarém District
The best-known museums in Santarém District
Convento de CristoCastles & Palaces · Tomar
Sinagoga de Tomar – Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraão ZacutoHistory · Tomar
Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Entroncamento
Casa dos Patudos – Museu de AlpiarçaPeople · Alpiarça
Casa-Estúdio Carlos RelvasPeople · Golegã- Centro Ciência Viva de ConstânciaTechnology · Constância
Museu de Arte Pré-Histórica e do Sagrado no Vale do TejoArchaeology · Mação
Museu de Cera de FátimaHistory · Ourém
Museu Municipal de BenaventeRegional · Benavente
Museu Municipal de Ourém – Casa do AdministradorRegional · Ourém
Museums in Santarém District with free admission
Museums in Santarém District with programs for families
- Museu Nacional FerroviárioTechnology · Entroncamento
- Casa dos Patudos – Museu de AlpiarçaPeople · Alpiarça
- Casa-Estúdio Carlos RelvasPeople · Golegã
- Centro Ciência Viva de ConstânciaTechnology · Constância
Museu do Concelho de Salvaterra de MagosRegional · Salvaterra de Magos
Museu do Santuário de FátimaSpecial · Ourém
Museu Metalúrgica Duarte FerreiraTechnology · Abrantes
Núcleo Museológico Agrícola do Museu Municipal de BenaventeRegional · Benavente
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Santarém District?
Our directory currently lists 26 museums in Santarém District across 16 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Santarém District?
Some of the best known are Convento de Cristo, Sinagoga de Tomar – Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraão Zacuto, Museu Nacional Ferroviário, Casa dos Patudos – Museu de Alpiarça, and Casa-Estúdio Carlos Relvas.
Which museums in Santarém District offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Museu Municipal Carlos Reis, Museu Municipal de Coruche, Museu Rural e do Vinho do Cartaxo, and Núcleo de Arte Contemporânea – Museu Municipal de Tomar.
Which museums in Santarém District are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Convento de Cristo, Museu de Arte Pré-Histórica e do Sagrado no Vale do Tejo, and Museu de Cera de Fátima.
Which museums in Santarém District are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu Nacional Ferroviário and Museu Metalúrgica Duarte Ferreira. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Santarém District?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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