Museu Cargaleiro
Museum in Castelo Branco that houses the collection of the Fundação Manuel Cargaleiro, with works by the artist and from his own collection, in the Solar dos Cavaleiros and a contemporary building.
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About the museum
The Museu Cargaleiro results from an agreement between the Fundação Manuel Cargaleiro and the Municipality of Castelo Branco, which made it possible to house the work and collection of the painter and ceramicist Manuel Cargaleiro, born in Vila Velha de Ródão. It opened to the public on 9 September 2005 in the Solar dos Cavaleiros, an 18th-century mansion, with the exhibition “Cargaleiro – 60 anos a celebrar a cor”.
On 10 June 2011 a contemporary building was inaugurated, built on the site of the former Judiaria (Jewish quarter) and adjoining the mansion, where the exhibition “Cargaleiro – Vida e Obra” is presented, complemented by the Cerâmica Ratinha and Cerâmica Contemporânea sections. The museum is in the historic area of Castelo Branco, next to the Praça Camões, also called Praça Velha.
The foundation's collection brings together works by the artist himself and those he acquired as a collector, in a vision that crosses periods, styles and cultures. The museum also has a library, an educational service, a shop and a small open-air amphitheatre, and organises temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
Highlights
- Works by Manuel Cargaleiro in painting and ceramics
- Solar dos Cavaleiros, an 18th-century mansion
- Contemporary building with the exhibition “Cargaleiro – Vida e Obra”
- Cerâmica Ratinha and Cerâmica Contemporânea sections
- Library, shop and open-air amphitheatre
Permanent exhibition
- Cargaleiro – Vida e Obra – Exhibition in the contemporary building on the life and work of Manuel Cargaleiro, with the Cerâmica Ratinha and Cerâmica Contemporânea sections.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Fundação Manuel Cargaleiro
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Seniors. |
| Seniors | €3 |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students with a valid card (up to age 30) and for teachers on a documented study visit. |
| Groups (12+ people) | €3 per personGroup ticket for 12 or more people visiting at the same time, per person. |
Discounts are not cumulative. Guided visits carry a surcharge of €1 per person, with prior booking or subject to staff availability.
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
No accessibility information on the pages consulted.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the historic area of Castelo Branco, next to Praça Camões (Praça Velha).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop, library and small open-air amphitheatre.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits with prior booking (surcharge of €1 per person). The museum has an educational service and a library. |
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