All history museums and attractions to visit in Porto

Porto (Portugal) is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 11 history museums in Porto, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Porto? These are the ones:

  1. Stock Exchange Palace1

    Stock Exchange Palace

     Porto
    An amazing sight in the very centre of the city, with richly decorated interiors and an equally stunning exterior, which was also recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The highlight of this palace is the Arab Room – a beautiful gilded ballroom decorated in Moorish Revival style.
  2. Church of São Francisco2

    Church of São Francisco

     Porto
    Visit this intriguing church built in the 14th century which mixes Gothic and Baroque influences into an interesting blend of styles. The interior boasts glamorous wood carvings that cover the stone structure of the church. The contrast between the plain façade and the richly decorated interior is s
  3. World of Discoveries - Museu Interativo & Parque Tematico3

    World of Discoveries - Museu Interativo & Parque Tematico

     Porto
    Numerous discoveries were made by Portuguese sailors during 15th and 16th centuries. Visit this Museum and a theme park reminding you of the Age of Discovery and find out a little bit more about Vasco da Gama’s journey to India or about Fernão de Magalhães’s expedition which resulted in the first c
  4. House of the Prince4

    House of the Prince

     Porto
    A former custom house and mint was built in 14th century but it was significantly remodelled in 17th century. It is believed to be the birth place of Prince Henry the Navigator, who is connected with the Age of the Discoveries. A beautiful sight that is part of the UNESCO heritage in Porto.
  5. FC Porto Museum5

    FC Porto Museum

     Porto
  6. Cadeia da Relação6

    Cadeia da Relação

     Porto
  7. Misericordia Church7

    Misericordia Church

     Porto
  8. Porto Cathedral8

    Porto Cathedral

     Porto
  9. António de Almeida Foundation9

    António de Almeida Foundation

     Porto
  10. Museum of Sacred Art and Archaeology10

    Museum of Sacred Art and Archaeology

     Porto
  11. Clérigos Tower11

    Clérigos Tower

     Porto