Casa do Infante
Casa do Infante
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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DezzerG
Mirfield, UK69 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
I’m not intending to “rubbish” this museum, as we had been advised that it was really worth a visit. However, I can hardly give endorsement to a venue that’s closed when the internet tells me it’s open.
We turned up today (12-3-2020), only to find a notice slapped on the door ..... closed until further notice was the message, echoed by a member of staff as he disappeared through the front door.
It happened two days ago, but the web site still shows opening hours. I don’t think so!
We’re going home tomorrow; be aware that this isn’t the only museum closed.
We turned up today (12-3-2020), only to find a notice slapped on the door ..... closed until further notice was the message, echoed by a member of staff as he disappeared through the front door.
It happened two days ago, but the web site still shows opening hours. I don’t think so!
We’re going home tomorrow; be aware that this isn’t the only museum closed.
Written March 12, 2020
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B T
London, UK1,194 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This museum is where Henry the Navigator was supposed to have been born. The original buildings are long gone, but inside there is information about the history of Porto and Portuguese navigation. It's a bit of a mish mash of different things inside. Staff are very friendly.
Written May 20, 2023
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Arzich
Porto, Portugal12 contributions
I live here since i was borned and i knew this house of the Prince how it was before they closed it for remoddeling. Then i went a few months ago to see the result and let me say that is a fine work. The architect, Tassos de Souza, made an wonderful work because in my opinion you can see how it was in the middle age but at the same time how it can respond to the new millenium as a libray, the old and the new are mixed in a soft way. The new matterials bound with the rough stones placed by those who discovered the world and wanted to give us new horizons. In its nature , the building shows and you can imagine how it was the life of the royal family there, you see the old paths and the new paths showing differences in the way of living. An advice, when you enter the building look at the high of it and remember where you are and where you want to be, and then look at your steps and distances, with this you can imagine how was to live in there in those days. I think that everybody can imagine a lots of storys about important facts that took place there.
Written October 23, 2002
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Catherine
Singapore, Singapore591 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Well explained little museum- it was free on the Sunday when I got there! Focuses on the history of the customs house and mint which were on site, plus a little on Henry the Navigator and the various expanses to the Portuguese empire.
Written July 24, 2022
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fsetor
Dungarvan, Ireland19 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Very well done exhibition in the very house where Henry the Navigator is reputed to have been born. It was also the mint in medieval times and the exhibits explain the history well. There is an excellent interactive model of medieval Porto. The fact it is free was a bonus. The staff are friendly.
Written August 4, 2019
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auntie of port
Porto, Portugal20 contributions
Oct 2019
This museum is free to those who are over 65 years, not free tor everyone. I would have paid a lot more to walk this historic museum and read and view its huge amount of information. A docent would have been nice, but they work on a shoestring budget. I see that trip advisor offers a personal tour of this museum which might be nice if you want more information.
So, some highlights: The mosaic floors from the actual castle; good use of digital displays to focus on porcelain brought back from Asia; good use of interactive displays of indigenous flora and fauna brought back from Brazil complete with animal sounds. The diorama of the city that uses a red laser light to point out areas of Porto from Henry the Navigator’s days was very informative. It helped my understanding of the various areas of Porto snd how they developed. we had seen what turned out be parts of the original city wall in Batahla near the Funicular. I could go on and on, but I believe you must see this yourself, since each person has different interests. Unfortunately, the entry to this fine museum is currently hidden behind scaffolding and red and orange netting. All text is provided in Portuguese, English, French and one other language I did not know (Spanish?). Here are their hours as I remember them. Closed Mondays. Other days open 9:30am to 5:30pm, except for Tuesdays, when they are closed from 1-2pm. They may be closed Sundays too.
So, some highlights: The mosaic floors from the actual castle; good use of digital displays to focus on porcelain brought back from Asia; good use of interactive displays of indigenous flora and fauna brought back from Brazil complete with animal sounds. The diorama of the city that uses a red laser light to point out areas of Porto from Henry the Navigator’s days was very informative. It helped my understanding of the various areas of Porto snd how they developed. we had seen what turned out be parts of the original city wall in Batahla near the Funicular. I could go on and on, but I believe you must see this yourself, since each person has different interests. Unfortunately, the entry to this fine museum is currently hidden behind scaffolding and red and orange netting. All text is provided in Portuguese, English, French and one other language I did not know (Spanish?). Here are their hours as I remember them. Closed Mondays. Other days open 9:30am to 5:30pm, except for Tuesdays, when they are closed from 1-2pm. They may be closed Sundays too.
Written October 1, 2019
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John B
Canberra, Australia23 contributions
Aug 2019
A very well presented and informative museum embracing the history of Porto (including maritime exploration by Henry the Navigator) in a lovely mediaeval building. The excellent exhibition areas are fully captioned in English.
Free entrance at weekends.
It is located in the historic Rebeira area, close to the riverfront.
Free entrance at weekends.
It is located in the historic Rebeira area, close to the riverfront.
Written August 26, 2019
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Lisa S
Orlando, FL38 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This is a very approachable museum as its layout invites the visitor to journey inward and upward. The historical significance of how this one time mint helped to finance world exploration cannot be dismissed. The modern western world that so many of us inhabit can trace its roots to this place, the probable birthplace of Henry the Navigator. The space is quite modern while allowing guests a peek at the foundations of the literal building and also exhibiting rare objects from its various refurbishments. I felt compelled to thank and compliment the curators for such a fine endeavor.
Written July 22, 2018
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John B
Waltham, MA632 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
I was going in to the museum and the woman at the door told me (I eventually figured out) that I could pay for the museum or see a fado concert "gratis." Well, that was all I needed to know, so I found my wife and we enjoyed a lovely evening of fado. Never did get to see the rest of the museum - maybe next time.
Written April 29, 2013
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mark h
Liverpool, UK151 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We stumbled on this little gem on the last day. It is very easy to walk past without realising what your missing. The museum is on the old customs house site. It gives you some insight into old Porto and even goes as far back as the Roman times. Very interesting and it is free admission
Written May 8, 2019
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