All nature & natural history museums and attractions to visit in Portugal

Portugal (Europe) has a lot to offer for people that like animals, plants and anything else related to nature and its history. Below we list all 43 nature and natural history museums that are located in Portugal.

Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Portugal? These are the ones:

  1. Lisbon Oceanarium1

    Lisbon Oceanarium

     Lisbon
    The Lisbon Oceanarium is an oceanarium in Lisbon and is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. The Cceanarium comprises two floors and is divided into six theme areas. The central part consists of a central tank that represents the Oceano Global with various types of sharks and rays, barracudas, man
  2. Lisbon Zoo2

    Lisbon Zoo

     Lisbon
    The Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa) is a zoological garden in Lisbon. The collection of Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa mainly consists of ungulates, cats, primates and tropical birds. In addition, there is a dolphinarium and a small reptile house. The Lisbon Zoo was founded in 1884 by Dr. Van De
  3. SEA LIFE Porto3

    SEA LIFE Porto

     Porto
  4. Vasco da Gama Aquarium4

    Vasco da Gama Aquarium

     Oeiras
    Visit the live exhibit of 4,000 animals and learn about the marine life at this aquarium! Its oceanographic collection is very informative.
  5. Badoca Safari Park5

    Badoca Safari Park

     Santo André
    This amazing animal park owns hundreds of fascinating animals roaming freely in close vicinity of the visitors. A great place.
  6. Madeira Theme Park6

    Madeira Theme Park

     Funchal
    Both entertaining and educative theme park. Vast gardens and a captivating science centre, great for people of all ages.
  7. Lagos Zoo7

    Lagos Zoo

     Lagos
  8. Maia Zoo8

    Maia Zoo

     Maia
    A wonderful zoo featuring hundreds of animals. There are also regular shows with trained seals and other fun activities.
  9. Zoo Santo Inácio9

    Zoo Santo Inácio

     Avintes
    Your children can encounter various animals including lions, monkeys and rodents here. Don't miss the penguin feeding!
  10. Quartz Museum10

    Quartz Museum

     Viseu
  11. Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre11

    Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre

     Horta
  12. Vasco da Gama Aquarium12

    Vasco da Gama Aquarium

     Lisbon
    The Vasco da Gama Aquarium (AVG) in Lisbon is one of the oldest aquariums in the world. The first room is where the marine invertebrates are located. In this room it is possible to observe some living species and documents and apparatuses used by the King. On the upper floor, there are four more roo
  13. Quinta das Palmeiras13

    Quinta das Palmeiras

     Vila Baleira
    A man-made oasis in a desert: Small botanical garden and a vivid bird park situated on the Porto Santo island.
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    Bucheiro Environmental Park

     Ribeira de Pena
  15. Gouveia Ecological Park15

    Gouveia Ecological Park

     Gouveia
  16. Madeira Aquarium16

    Madeira Aquarium

     Funchal
  17. Fluviário de Mora17

    Fluviário de Mora

     Mora
  18. Moita Municipal Park18

    Moita Municipal Park

     Moita
  19. Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Cancela do Cinzeiro19

    Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Cancela do Cinzeiro

     Nordeste
  20. Zoo Santo Inácio20

    Zoo Santo Inácio

     Braga
  21. Zoo21

    Zoo

     São Bartolomeu de Messines
  22. Parque Zoológico da Povoação22

    Parque Zoológico da Povoação

     Povoação
  23. Krazy World Zoo23

    Krazy World Zoo

     Algoz e Tunes
  24. Natural History Museum24

    Natural History Museum

     Funchal
    Municipal museum displaying extensive collection related to the natural history of Madeira. Worth seeing for all nature lovers.
  25. Estacao Litoral da Aguda25

    Estacao Litoral da Aguda

     Vila Nova de Gaia
    See the tools which traditional fishermen used in the past together with modern aquariums and learn more about marine biology.
  26. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Modern Collection26

    Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Modern Collection

     Lisbon
    The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Modern Collection is a museum in Lisbon that holds and displays a collection of 20 and 21 century Portuguese art, including painting, sculpture, drawings, photographs and engravings, inlcuding many works by Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. Furthermore, the museum exhibits Brit
  27. National Museum of Natural History and Science27

    National Museum of Natural History and Science

     Lisbon
    The National Museum of Natural History and Science (Museums of the University of Lisbon, MUHNAC) is an organization of the University of Lisbon whose mission is to promote curiosity and public understanding of nature and science through its collections and university heritage, research, exhibitions,
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    Zoo Lourosa

     Lourosa
    This zoo, specialized on birds, features some of the most colourful and most fabulous flying creatures found in the world.
  29. Museu Geológico29

    Museu Geológico

     Lisbon
    The Museu Geológico (The Geological Museum of Lisbon) is a museum in Lisbon that collects and displays pieces of Paleontology, Archeology and Mineralogy in two large rooms.
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    Borboletário

     Rana
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    Europaradise

     Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões
  32. Porto Botanical Garden32

    Porto Botanical Garden

     Porto
  33. Sintra Natural History Museum33

    Sintra Natural History Museum

     Sintra
  34. Bonsai Museum34

    Bonsai Museum

     Sintra
  35. Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra35

    Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra

     Coimbra
  36. Mateus Palace36

    Mateus Palace

     Vila Real
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    Observação de Aves

     Tavira
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    Studio Bongard Ceramics

     Monchique
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    Casa Agrícola de Monção

     Monção
  40. 40

    Parque de Fauna e Flora de Castelo

     Moimenta da Beira
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    Quinta dos Bichos

     Seixal
  42. 42

    Monte Selvagem

     Cortiçadas de Lavre e Lavre
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    Jardim da Carreira

     Vila Real