All maritime museums to visit in Portugal

Set sail on a journey through maritime history at 6 maritime museums in Portugal. These museums showcase the history of seafaring, shipbuilding, and naval exploration.

Are you fascinated by the sea and maritime history? These are the top maritime museums in Portugal

  1. Jerónimos Monastery1

    Jerónimos Monastery

     Lisbon
    The Jerónimos Monastery, situated in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal, is a significant historical and architectural landmark. It was commissioned by King Manuel I and built by architect Diogo de Boitaca in the Manueline style, a Portuguese version of late Gothic architecture. The monastery was constructed to celebrate the return of the renowned Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, who discovered the sea route to India. This discovery marked a significant milestone in world history, opening up new trade routes and opportunities for exploration.
  2. World of Discoveries - Museu Interativo & Parque Tematico2

    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
  3. Lisbon Navy Museum3

    Lisbon Navy Museum

     Lisbon
    The Portuguese navy is famous all over the world and the Lisbon Navy Museum provides its visitors with a thorough insight into it. The Museum is located in the historical Jerónimos Monastery. Even though the museum itself was opened in 1963, its collection dates back to as early as 1863. This was th
  4. Estacao Litoral da Aguda4

    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.
  5. Military Museum5

    Military Museum

     Lisbon
    The Military Museum of Lisbon (Museu Militar de Lisboa) is located in the Largo dos Caminhos de Ferro in Lisbon and is the largest military museum in Portugal and one of the oldest museums in the city of Lisbon. In the Vasco da Gama Room it includes a collection of ancient cannons and modern murals
  6. Cordoaria Nacional6

    Cordoaria Nacional

     Lisbon
    The Cordoaria Nacional is a former naval rope-making factory in Lisbon that is now an exhibition centre. The exhibition centre/museum features rotating exhibitions.