Porto · Palácio de Cristal district
Soares dos Reis National Museum
A national art museum in the 18th century Carrancas Palace, with Portuguese painting, sculpture and decorative arts.
- 1 h 30
- €10
- Booking: not needed
- Palácio de Cristal district
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The museum takes its name from the sculptor António Soares dos Reis, whose marble statue O Desterrado is its best known piece. Since 2023 a long term exhibition follows two threads: the history of the museum itself and the way its collections were built. The palace rooms and a camellia garden are part of the visit. It suits a wet afternoon or a slower stop between the busier sights.
What to look for
- O Desterrado by Soares dos Reis
- The long term exhibition on the museum's own history
- Portuguese painting and decorative arts in the palace rooms
- The camellia garden
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 June and 25 December.
Source: Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €10.
Getting there
No metro station is close, and the museum is a short walk west of the Clérigos Tower.
Tip
Monday is the closed day, so plan it for another weekday.