Casa da Arquitetura
Portuguese Centre of Architecture in Matosinhos, in the former Real Vinícola complex, with exhibitions, an archive, a shop and architecture trails.
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About the museum
The Casa da Arquitetura – Centro Português de Arquitetura (Portuguese Centre of Architecture) was founded in 2007 as a non-profit cultural association, to promote architecture in Portugal and abroad and to receive, process and make accessible the archives of architects. It first occupied the house of Álvaro Siza's family, on Rua Roberto Ivens in Matosinhos, remodelled by Siza in 1961 and opened as the Casa da Arquitetura on 25 June 2009.
In 2017 it moved to the Quarteirão da Real Vinícola (Real Vinícola block), also in Matosinhos, between the Avenida Menéres and the streets Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Sousa Aroso and D. João I. The restored buildings were part of the factory built between 1897 and 1901 by Menéres & Companhia for the Real Companhia Vinícola, a building in the British style, where the region's first steam-powered cooperage operated. The complex was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 2013.
The institution holds an archive and a library of architecture and organises exhibitions, lectures, workshops and architecture trails. It also has a shop and a gallery.
Highlights
- Restored buildings of the former Real Vinícola factory, a Property of Public Interest
- Exhibitions of Portuguese and international architecture
- Archive and library of architects' estates
- Architecture trails in Matosinhos and Porto
- Family workshops on the first and last Sunday of each month
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Casa da Arquitetura – Centro Português de Arquitetura (associação)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Students and people over 65 (50% discount) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Free admission up to the age of 12. |
| Seniors | €550% discount for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their direct companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €550% discount. |
| Bilhete Galeria da Casa | €5 |
Free admission: Sunday mornings, 10:00 to 13:00 (with guided visits to the house and exhibitions)
Free admission also for Friends and Members of the Casa da Arquitetura. BPI customers receive 25% off.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Casa da Arquitetura has one wheelchair and two electric scooters for visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The education programme includes family workshops on the first Sunday (“Domingos Constrói”) and on the last Sunday of each month.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Matosinhos Sul
Porto Metro, Blue Line, Matosinhos Sul station.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Casa da Arquitetura shop, open at the same hours as the building.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Architecture trails, guided tours and virtual visits; the education service offers workshops and school visits. |
