Museu Arte Nova
Museum in the former home of the Pessoa family in Aveiro, devoted to Art Nouveau, with one of the most striking façades of the movement in Portugal and a tea house.
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About the museum
The Museu Arte Nova (Art Nouveau Museum) occupies the former residence of the family of Mário Belmonte Pessoa, built between 1907 and 1909 and classified as a Property of Public Interest. The design is attributed to Francisco Augusto da Silva Rocha, possibly with the collaboration of Ernesto Korrodi. The façade, with abundant decoration and organic lines that combine stone, iron, azulejo, wood and glass, is one of the most striking examples of Art Nouveau in Aveiro.
The museum opened in 2012 as a unit of the Museu da Cidade (Aveiro City Museum). Aveiro is known in Portugal as the City of Art Nouveau, as the movement reached its greatest expression here between 1904 and 1920. The museum is part of the Réseau Art Nouveau Network and of the Council of Europe's Art Nouveau cultural itinerary.
The permanent exhibition is on the upper floor and explains the socio-economic and cultural context of Art Nouveau and its inspiration from nature, with a pianola, images of international and Portuguese artists, a short film, a replica of the Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny and a contemporary design unit linked to biodesign. The top floor hosts temporary exhibitions. On the way out is the Casa de Chá (Tea House), with a courtyard paved with original cobblestones.
Highlights
- House from 1907–1909, classified as a Property of Public Interest
- Art Nouveau façade of iron, azulejo, stone, wood and glass
- Spiral staircase with plant forms and a late 19th-century pianola
- Replica of the Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny
- Tea House with azulejos of pansies
Permanent exhibition
- Exposição permanente – Explains the Art Nouveau movement and its link to nature, with a pianola, a gallery of artists' images, a film, a replica of the Delphos dress and a biodesign unit.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Município de Aveiro
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Young people aged 6 to 24 (€1) and people aged 65 or over (€2) |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 5 · Ages 6 to 24: €1; free admission up to the age of 5. |
| Seniors | €2From 65 years of age. |
| Museu da Cidade + Museu Arte Nova ticket | €5Ages 6–24: €1.25; 65 and over: €2.50. |
| Single ticket for all Museus de Aveiro | €10Ages 6–24: €2.50; 65 and over: €5. |
Tickets include an information kit and an audio guide.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
The Casa de Chá is at the exit of the museum and has an outdoor courtyard.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tickets include an audio guide. The Museus de Aveiro offer guided tours for groups (at an additional charge to the ticket) and education services for all ages. |
