Museu de José Malhoa
Museum of 19th- and 20th-century painting, sculpture and ceramics in Parque D. Carlos I, with the largest collection of works by the painter José Malhoa.
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About the museum
The Museu de José Malhoa occupies a building in Caldas da Rainha that was the first in Portugal designed from the outset as a museum. The original architectural design is by Paulino Montês and Eugénio Correia, and the building has been classified as a property of public interest since 2002. It stands in Parque D. Carlos I, in the city centre.
The collection brings together painting, sculpture and ceramics from the 19th and 20th centuries and includes the largest group of works by José Malhoa, a painter from Caldas da Rainha. There are also works by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, Columbano, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro and Delfim Maya, among other artists. In the park, outdoor sculptures by Leopoldo de Almeida, Leonor de Albuquerque Bettencourt and João Fragoso, among others, are on display.
After requalification works to improve visiting conditions, the museum reopened on 20 December 2023. Alongside the permanent collection, it presents temporary exhibitions that link the collection to contemporary artists and themes, and it has a library of more than five thousand volumes on Portuguese art and culture.
Highlights
- Largest group of works by the painter José Malhoa
- Works by Vieira da Silva, Columbano and Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
- First building in Portugal designed from the outset as a museum
- Outdoor sculptures in Parque D. Carlos I
- Library of more than 5,000 volumes on Portuguese art
Permanent exhibitions
- Coleção permanente do Museu de José Malhoa – Painting, sculpture and ceramics from the 19th and 20th centuries, with the largest group of José Malhoa's works and pieces by Vieira da Silva, Columbano, Bordalo Pinheiro and Delfim Maya.
- Escultura ao ar livre no Parque D. Carlos I – Sculptures by Leopoldo de Almeida, Leonor de Albuquerque Bettencourt, João Fragoso and other artists, displayed in the park next to the museum.
- Founded
- 1933
- Operated by
- Museus e Monumentos de Portugal
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Visitors aged 65 or over, young people aged 13 to 24 inclusive, and families with at least one adult and one child (50% discount) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children up to and including age 12 enter free. |
| Seniors | €2.50From age 65, with a 50% discount. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Visitors with a disability and one companion enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50Young people aged 13 to 24 receive a 50% discount. |
| Families | €2.50Families with at least one adult and one child receive a 50% discount. |
Free admission: Residents of Portugal have free admission on 52 days a year, on presentation of the Cartão de Cidadão at the ticket office.
Tickets can be bought online. Free admission also applies to, among others, unemployed residents of the European Union, researchers and museum and heritage professionals on duty, and teachers and students on study visits requested and verified in advance.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum states that it is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility and provides information in Braille and audio guides in Portuguese and English.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum has a shop and a library.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (PT, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum has an education service and organises guided tours, concerts, lectures and film screenings. |
