Museums in Portugal

A collection of unique, and sometimes terrifying, handmade masks and costumes used for local festivals.

One of the oldest universities in the world exhibits thousands of specimens from its 700-year-old collection.

The former home of a Portuguese poet, artist, and collector is packed to the brim with art.

After the owner of this Art Nouveau home died, it was turned into a museum displaying a lifetime dedicated to art.

This museum documents the ancient practice of salt production in Figueira da Foz.

A museum dedicated to one of Portugal's most celebrated writers.

An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre.

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

Come for the bread-themed puppet show, stay for the buffet.

One artist's collection of homemade handicrafts doubles as a monument to 20th-century material culture.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

A shrine-like museum entirely dedicated to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.