THE 10 BEST Porto Art Museums
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- Vicki PCroydon33 contributionsWe decided to just visit the park and not the museum, so I can't comment on the indoor displays, but we did enjoy the gardens. They are large, and undulating, but much is in the shade which was great for a very hot day. There is a rather charming grotto built around a pond with a huge number of frogs in it, some croaking noisily. The farm was peaceful and we enjoyed spotting egrets there. Some of the gardens are rather neglected, but there are signs to say that they are being rejuvenated - it must be a difficult job on very dry soil. There were some excellent information boards which gave the history of the place and were worth reading. We were disappointed that the tea garden was closed, as we were unsure that we could access the restaurant - there was nothing at the entrance or on the website that we could see to explain this. Ticketing could be far better explained - it's not clear what you are getting for your money, although to be fair I heard the counter assistants trying to help. Unfortunately that makes for longer queues than are necessary.
Be aware that there are major roadworks going on in the area to improve the transport system - it will be good when they are finished, but we had decided to walk up from the Metro and it made the walk dusty and tedious.Written November 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alexander BPorto, Portugal2 contributionsThe place of beauty and calm in Porto. We are moved to Porto about month ago, and that’s our favourite place to visit during the weekends.Written July 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BC_NY_TravelerVancouver, Canada33 contributionsReally nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon. The variety within this museum was impressive and it's clearly very well maintained.Written November 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hans-jaguarSanta Comba Dao, Portugal22,307 contributionsYou will find the “Misericórdia Museum of Porto” in the historic center of Porto, and this in the “Rua das Flores”, in a building who was used as “the institution's headquarters” and this from the mid-16th century until the year 2013. By visiting the museum you will discover the history of the “Santa Casa da Misericórdia”, its institutional purposes and its art collections.
The museum opened in July 15 of the year 2015. And on the 3th of June in the year 2016, he was distinguished with the Portuguese Museum Award of the year 2016, given by the Associação Portuguesa de Museologia.
The visit of the museum goes as follows, you have to go first up-stairs and then you are coming down again by passing several rooms with different expositions. Worth a visit, even that the entrée fee is not that cheap.Written December 4, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michael FPhiladelphia, PA37 contributionsI honestly came across this museum while trying to kill some time ahead of dinner. I could not find much about it online but since I was in that happy spot of time for one more thing but not time to really do anything back at the hotel, I rolled the dice. After all, entry was only 8 euros and came with a glass of port wine!
The museum itself follows a minimalist approach. Each room only contains a few pieces and descriptions. However, considering it is several floors, I’d recommend about a half hour to take everything in. Yes, you are welcome to walk around with that glass of port. No, you do not get to keep the glass.
This museum is still young so I suspect it will be growing and changing. As is, overall you won’t be missing much if you do not manage tp squeeze it in. If you are like me and have some time to kill in the area, why not?Written October 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vicki MCentennial, CO12 contributionsThis hotel is truly a gem. Each room is a large suite in a beautiful, restored palace, and everything, from most of the furniture to the paintings to the decor, consists of gorgeous antiques. There are not many rooms, so the service is very personalized. Maria and Ricardo did everything they could to make us feel welcome and comfortable. After walking around Porto or going on an excursion, coming back to this hotel was like entering our own private world, leaving the hustle and bustle of Porto behind. It is very unassuming on the outside, but once inside, it is incredible. The breakfasts were wonderful, too, as was the glass of port when we checked in.Written October 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Frances OSaffron Walden, UK29 contributionsThis little museum is the former family home of some rich turn of the century art collectors. Don't mistake the service door for the main door, which is up a grand set of stairs. There are sumptuous rooms in cool stone with shuttered windows display an eclectic selection of works by the area's artists- temporary exibitions on the ground floor and permanent works of great stature on the first floor.
Firstly, it is fun to saunter through the rooms and imagine what it was like to live in these spaces: the wall paper, plaster and ceiling designs are all tasteful and the different rooms are so empty that the imagination has free play. The modern art exhibition currently on the ground floor is very accessible and fun.
A beautiful Bluthner piano stands in one room, and another has a niche where there was an altar: now a statue alone stands there and the music of monks chanting harmoniously plays gently in the background. When you get tired you can sit on the cane chairs in the conservatory overlooking the port: the museum is on a hill and you feel like the master of all you survey. There are artists' catalogues to browse.
The family who lived here were obviously thinking people of faith: the works by artists Antonio Carneiro and others are challenging and personal: one (perhaps temporary) was a fat bishop ensconced on a comfy stone sitting next to an uncomfortable looking Christ on the cross, another is reminiscent of a Rembrandt.
By contrast, in the 'garden shed', there is a fantastic 13 ft model village with many moving Heath Robinson type moving parts, a stunning surprise, built with great love for the rural traditions of Leca de Palmeira by Jose Moreira. 'Children love to look through the glass underneath to see the mechanisms', the curator explains.
The museum is tiny and only takes a short time to visit but is very cheap (1 eu each and another 1eu to see the Cascata Gigante model village. Visitors can stroll around the gardens and see other statues in the grounds, and look over the views of the port and Matosinhos.
Why does this museum not have a website? Why isn't it mentioned on the Matosinhos Municipal website? No wonder we were the only visitors and had the place entirely to ourselves. The staff nearly died of shock when we bought a ticket and welcomed us like royalty. There is a café and loos in the cellar. Not entirely sure about wheelchair access but there was a stair lift for the infirm. We left our bags in the office while we looked around.Written August 28, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christine CSydney, Australia5 contributionsSmall, peaceful art museum and garden in the Bonfim district close to Campo 24 Agosto metro and just around the corner from a Lidl supermarket. Free, weekdays 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30 - the home and studio of Antonio Carneiro (1872-1930), expressionist painter, illustrator, poet and teacher. Well designed displays depicting his life and art, accompanied by an English language video.Written September 19, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Porto
- These places are best for art museums in Porto:
- Museu Serralves
- MMIPO - Museu da Misericordia do Porto
- Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis
- Casa Sao Roque Centro de Arte
- Museu Quinta de Santiago
- These are the best places for budget-friendly art museums in Porto:See more budget-friendly art museums in Porto on Tripadvisor