Museums in Setúbal District
The Michel Giacometti Museum of Work in Setúbal, the Seixal Municipal Ecomuseum with its tide mill and the Roman ruins of Tróia.
Setúbal District Museum Guide
Our guide lists 29 museums in Setúbal District across 11 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Setúbal (8), Barreiro (3), and Palmela (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (28%), City & Regional Museums (24%), and Archaeology & Antiquity (10%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
10 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2.05 and €7.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 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 Setúbal District
The best-known museums in Setúbal District
NRP Submarino BarracudaTechnology · Almada
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das SalasArt · Sines
Casa Bocage / Arquivo Américo RibeiroPeople · Setúbal
Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia do Distrito de SetúbalArchaeology · Setúbal
Bacalhôa Adega MuseuArt · Setúbal
Casa do Corpo Santo / Museu do BarrocoArt · Setúbal- Casa-Memória Joana Luísa e Sebastião da GamaPeople · Setúbal
Centro Internacional de Medalha ContemporâneaArt · Seixal- Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal – Núcleo NavalRegional · Seixal
Espaço MemóriaHistory · Barreiro
Museums in Setúbal District with free admission
- Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia do Distrito de SetúbalArchaeology · Setúbal
- Casa-Memória Joana Luísa e Sebastião da GamaPeople · Setúbal
- Espaço MemóriaHistory · Barreiro
Museu de Arte Sacra de GrândolaArt · Grândola
Museu Municipal de Santiago do CacémRegional · Santiago do Cacém- Núcleo Museológico de Etnografia – Casa Frayões MetellosRegional · Grândola
Oficina de Artes Manuel CargaleiroArt · Seixal- Castelo de SesimbraCastles & Palaces · Sesimbra
- CIRES – Centro Interpretativo do Roaz do Estuário do SadoNature · Setúbal
- Museu de Arqueologia de AlvaladeArchaeology · Santiago do Cacém
Museums in Setúbal District with programs for families
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Setúbal District?
Our directory currently lists 29 museums in Setúbal District across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Setúbal District?
Some of the best known are NRP Submarino Barracuda, Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Salas, Casa Bocage / Arquivo Américo Ribeiro, Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia do Distrito de Setúbal, and Bacalhôa Adega Museu.
Which museums in Setúbal District offer free admission?
10 museums are free to visit – for example Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia do Distrito de Setúbal, Casa-Memória Joana Luísa e Sebastião da Gama, Espaço Memória, and Museu de Arte Sacra de Grândola.
Which museums in Setúbal District are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Núcleo Museológico de Etnografia – Casa Frayões Metellos.
Which museums in Setúbal District are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu da Música Mecânica. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Setúbal District?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.84 to €7. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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