Museums in Viana do Castelo District
The Costume Museum, the Museum of Art and Archaeology and the former hospital ship Gil Eannes in Viana do Castelo.
Viana do Castelo District Museum Guide
Our guide lists 17 museums in Viana do Castelo District across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Viana do Castelo (6), Ponte de Lima (4), and Melgaço (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Special-Interest Museums (29%), Science & Technology (24%), and History & Cultural History (12%) – 7 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2.40 and €3.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible and 9 offer dedicated programs for families. 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 Viana do Castelo District
The best-known museums in Viana do Castelo District
Navio Museu Gil EannesTechnology · Viana do Castelo
Museu de carros de cavalosHistory · Viana do Castelo
Museu de Cinema – Jean Loup PassekSpecial · Melgaço
Aquamuseu do Rio MinhoNature · Vila Nova de Cerveira
Museu da Fábrica do ChocolateTechnology · Viana do Castelo
Centro de Interpretação do TerritórioRegional · Ponte de Lima
Espaço Memória e FronteiraHistory · Melgaço
Museu AlvarinhoSpecial · Monção
Museu do Brinquedo PortuguêsSpecial · Ponte de Lima
Museu do Traje em Viana do CasteloRegional · Viana do Castelo
Museums in Viana do Castelo District with programs for families
- Navio Museu Gil EannesTechnology · Viana do Castelo
- Aquamuseu do Rio MinhoNature · Vila Nova de Cerveira
- Museu da Fábrica do ChocolateTechnology · Viana do Castelo
- Museu do Brinquedo PortuguêsSpecial · Ponte de Lima
Museu dos TerceirosArt · Ponte de Lima
Casa dos Nichos – Núcleo Museológico de ArqueologiaArchaeology · Viana do Castelo- Centro de Interpretação e Promoção do Vinho VerdeSpecial · Ponte de Lima
- Museu de Artes Decorativas de Viana do CasteloArt · Viana do Castelo
- Centro Ciência Viva dos Arcos - Oficinas de Criatividade HimalayaTechnology · Arcos de Valdevez
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Viana do Castelo District?
Our directory currently lists 17 museums in Viana do Castelo District across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Viana do Castelo District?
Some of the best known are Navio Museu Gil Eannes, Museu de carros de cavalos, Museu de Cinema – Jean Loup Passek, Aquamuseu do Rio Minho, and Museu da Fábrica do Chocolate.
Which museums in Viana do Castelo District are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Navio Museu Gil Eannes, Museu da Fábrica do Chocolate, and Casa dos Nichos – Núcleo Museológico de Arqueologia.
Which museums in Viana do Castelo District are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu do Traje em Viana do Castelo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Viana do Castelo District?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €6.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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