Open: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

R. de D. Manuel 44, 4050-342 Porto

The Soares dos Reis National Museum, created in 1833 by D. Pedro IV as the Museum of Paintings and Prints, is the oldest public art museum in Portugal. In 1932 it became the National Museum and has been housed in the Palácio dos Carrancas, in Porto, since 1940.
Over the course of almost two centuries, it has brought together important collections of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, goldsmithing, engraving, textiles and glass. Its collection includes ten pieces classified as Assets of National Interest, such as The Exile by Soares dos Reis, the Self-Portrait by Aurélia de Souza and pieces from the private collection of D. Luís I.
In the second half of the 20th century, the Museum incorporated works by modern and contemporary artists, such as Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, Júlio Resende and Álvaro Lapa. In 2001, it underwent an architectural renovation designed by Fernando Távora.
In 2023, it opened a long-term exhibition with two narratives: the history of the museum itself and the appreciation of the artists represented, offering a new perspective on its valuable heritage.

Residents of the country have 52 days of free entry per year to museums, monuments and palaces, on any day of the week.
“Access 52” tickets are not available for issue at this online ticket office.
Please go to the physical ticket office of one of our Museums or Monuments to request them.