Tesouro-Museu da Sé de Braga

About the museum

The Tesouro-Museu da Sé de Braga is housed in the former Cabido (Chapter House), an 18th-century building that forms part of the monumental complex of Braga Cathedral. The collection brings together sacred art gathered over a thousand years of Christian life centred on the cathedral: goldsmith's work, sculpture, painting, textiles, furniture and ceramics, as well as objects linked to worship.

The museum was founded in 1930 and reopened to the public on 30 March 2007, after works to rehabilitate and extend the building and renew the permanent exhibition, one of the most far-reaching interventions in its history. The exhibition “Raízes de Eternidade. Jesus Cristo – Uma Igreja” is organised in two sections: the first with pieces on the life of Jesus Christ, from the Annunciation to the Glorious Mysteries, and the second with pieces that tell, in chronological order and through some archbishops, important moments in the history of the Church in Braga. The route ends in the goldsmith's and vestments rooms.

Among the emblematic pieces are the early Christian tomb (5th–6th century), the Cofre de Marfim (ivory casket, 11th century), the chalice and paten of S. Geraldo, the mitre and pontifical gloves of D. Gonçalo Pereira, the chalice of D. Diogo de Sousa, dated 1509, and the organ of D. Luís de Sousa, dated 1685. The complex ticket also allows visits to the chapels, the upper choir and the cathedral itself.

Highlights

• Early Christian tomb from the 5th–6th centuries
• Cofre de Marfim and the chalice and paten of S. Geraldo
• Mitre and pontifical gloves of D. Gonçalo Pereira (14th century)
• Exhibition “Raízes de Eternidade. Jesus Cristo – Uma Igreja”
• Routes through the chapels, the upper choir and the cathedral

Permanent exhibition

• Raízes de Eternidade. Jesus Cristo – Uma Igreja – Sacred art exhibition in two sections, on the life of Jesus Christ and on the history of the Church in Braga, with goldsmith's and vestments rooms.

Founded

1930

Operated by

Cabido da Sé de Braga

Admission & discounts

The €3 ticket is valid for one route. Free admission also for catechism groups and scouts, pilgrims of Santiago and clergy. Those who come to pray do not pay.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Only guide dogs are admitted.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The ticket office is in the cloister; access is via Rua do Cabido or the side entrance next to Rua D. Diogo de Sousa.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

There is a shop at reception, next to the cloister.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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