The Best Museums in Porto

Porto’s museums range from a world-famous contemporary art museum in a beautiful park to interactive journeys through the Age of Discoveries, a chocolate museum and a celebrated concert hall. Here are the best museums in Porto, with 2026 prices.

Quick answer: the highlights are Serralves (contemporary art and a huge park with a treetop walk; park from €12), the Palácio da Bolsa (€14, guided tour), the World of Discoveries (€16, great with kids), the museums of WOW in Gaia (Chocolate Story €20) and a tour of the Casa da Música (€10).

The best museums

Serralves

Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, in a building by Álvaro Siza, set in a vast park with an Art Deco villa, a farm and a treetop walk through the canopy. Park tickets from about €12; full tickets with the museum cost more.

Palácio da Bolsa

The 19th-century stock exchange, famous for its dazzling Arab Room. By guided tour only (€14). See the Ribeira.

Igreja e Museu de São Francisco

A Gothic church with a stunning gilded baroque interior, a museum and catacombs (about €8).

Clérigos Tower and Museum

Climb the tower and see the museum’s religious art (€10).

World of Discoveries

An interactive museum about Portugal’s explorers, with a boat ride through recreated scenes. €16 for adults and €10 for children. See Porto with kids.

WOW (World of Wine)

A cultural quarter in old port lodges in Gaia, with several museums, including the Chocolate Story (€20 for adults). See Gaia.

Casa da Música

Rem Koolhaas’s landmark concert hall; guided tours cost about €10 (free for under-12s).

Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis

Portugal’s first public art museum, with Portuguese painting, sculpture and decorative arts.

The Tram Museum

Historic trams by the river (€8 adults, €4 ages 6–25). Combine with a ride on tram 1. See Porto public transport.

Planetário do Porto

Star shows for all ages (about €6.60 for adults).

Tips

• Check opening days: many museums close on Mondays.
• The Porto Card gives discounts and free entry to some museums.
• Rainy day? These are perfect. See Porto in winter.

More: things to do in Porto and the best museums in Lisbon.

See also: the Palacio da Bolsa.

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