Casa do Infante
Medieval building in Porto, linked to the birth of Infante D. Henrique, with Roman and medieval archaeological remains and the Municipal Archive.
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About the museum
The Casa do Infante was built in 1325 and takes its name from the tradition that Infante D. Henrique, known as Henry the Navigator, was born here. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city and was also one of the largest, above all because of the two towers built in the 14th century, which disappeared long ago.
Over the centuries the national monument served various functions: it was a residence for official visits of the royal household, and the seat of the former Customs House of Porto and the Mint, which occupied it for several centuries.
In the nineties the house was restored, and archaeological excavations revealed traces of modern, medieval and Roman occupation. Mosaic floors and other finds indicate that the site was the house, or mansion, of a wealthy citizen in Roman times. Alongside the permanent exhibitions and the Archive, the Gabinete do Tempo, opened in 2020, presents a cycle of exhibitions on episodes and perspectives of the city's chronology. The Casa do Infante is one of the stations of the Museu do Porto.
Highlights
- Building from 1325 linked to the birth of Infante D. Henrique
- Roman, medieval and modern archaeological remains
- Mosaic floors from the Roman period
- Gabinete do Tempo with exhibitions on the city's history
- Biblioteca dos Assuntos Portuenses and Municipal Archive
Permanent exhibition
- Exposições permanentes da Casa do Infante – Route through the building and the Roman, medieval and modern archaeological remains uncovered in the excavations, including mosaic floors.
- Operated by
- Município do Porto – Museu do Porto
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2People over 65, people with proven unemployment, groups of more than 10 visitors and partner organisations. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for children under 18. |
| Seniors | €2People over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions of people with disabilities enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission with proof of status. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €2 per personGroups of more than 10 visitors. |
| Museu da Cidade ticket (valid at the stations for 7 consecutive days) | €8 |
Free admission: Admission is free on Sundays. There is also free admission on commemorative dates: National Day of Historic Centres, International Museum Day and Night, International Day for Monuments and Sites and European Heritage Days.
Free admission also for holders of the Cartão Porto (tax residence in Porto) and the Porto Card, teachers, journalists and tourism operators on duty, museum professionals and holders of ICOM and APOM cards, employees of the Municipality of Porto and its municipal companies, veterans, volunteer firefighters and users of the senior universities. Admission is also free when access to the space is restricted. The Gabinete do Tempo has free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
São Bento (metro)
Buses 1, 500, 900, 901, 906, ZM and ZR; metro, São Bento station.
By car
Parking available
Parking in Praça do Infante D. Henrique.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits and educational activities are booked by email (educativo.museudoporto@cm-porto.pt), giving the name of the person in charge, the number of visitors and the characteristics of the group. |
