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Biscainhos Museum

Museum in a baroque palace featuring glassware, ceramics, furniture, clocks & formal gardens.

R. dos Biscaínhos s/n, 4700-415 Braga, Portugal
📞 +351 253 204 650

Highlights

  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant

Crowd

  • Family friendly

The Biscainhos Museum in Braga, Portugal is a must-see for anyone interested in the history and culture of this region. Located in the heart of the city, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the history and culture of the area.

The museum is housed in a former palace, built in the 18th century by the Count of Biscainhos. It has been carefully restored and now offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The museum is divided into several sections, each dedicated to a different aspect of the city’s history. The first floor is devoted to the history of Braga, with displays on its Roman past, its medieval period, and its modern development. The second floor features a collection of artworks from the region, including paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts.

The museum also houses a library, which holds a range of books and documents related to the history of Braga. There is also a café and a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs of their visit.

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of religious artifacts, which date back to the 16th century. These include paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts of religious significance. The museum also holds a collection of artifacts related to the local wine industry, including bottles and labels from the region’s wineries.

The museum also hosts a number of special exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the work of local and international artists. These exhibitions often feature works of art from the region, as well as from other parts of the world.

The Biscainhos Museum is a great place to visit for anyone interested in the history and culture of Braga. With its vast collection of artifacts, its library, and its special exhibitions, it is sure to provide visitors with a unique and memorable experience.

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5 stars

Very nice museum as It represents how an 18 century rich family lived in a mansion with a garden. The tour they give is guided so please make sure you go there on time knowing what time the tour will start because walking around on your own is fine as well but nothing beats a guided tour. Note; they do have laminated information sheets at every room.

4 stars

A beautiful place; hidden from the main road, with outstanding gardens and building. Free entry and a wonderful respite from the world outside

5 stars

Very nice staff working here. Nice Building founded in the 17th century but architecturally defined in the first half of the 18th century. It was the residence of an aristocratic family. The Palace and it’s Baroque gardens reveal the daily life of the nobility at that past times.