Douro Museum
Modern, high-ceilinged museum focusing on the Douro region’s wine culture & history.
R. do Marquês de Pombal, 5050-282 Peso da Régua, PortugalHighlights
- Live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Toilets
- Free Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family friendly
The Douro Museum in Viseu, Portugal is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. Located in the heart of the city, the museum is housed in a former palace dating back to the 18th century, and offers a unique insight into the cultural heritage of the Douro Valley.
The museum showcases a wide range of artifacts, from archaeological finds to traditional crafts, giving visitors a glimpse into the past of the region. Highlights include a collection of ceramics, furniture, and a selection of religious art from the 16th century. A visit to the museum is also a great opportunity to explore the history and culture of the Douro Valley, as it is home to a number of interactive displays and multimedia exhibitions.
The Douro Museum also houses a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, featuring works by renowned Portuguese artists such as Paula Rego, José de Guimarães, and Mário Cesariny. These exhibitions are a great way to discover the local art scene and gain a better understanding of the region’s culture.
The Douro Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Douro Valley. With its impressive collection of artifacts, interactive displays, and temporary exhibitions, the museum offers a unique insight into the culture and heritage of the region. Whether you’re looking to explore the history of the Douro Valley or discover the local art scene, the Douro Museum is the perfect place to start.
Reviews
Nice Touro region wine and portal museum located right off the major road with abundance of free parking. Inside they are multiple levels with permanent exhibit of duo rewind and some equipments. However it does not have a lot of information on wine making but mostly focus on regional planting of wine and creation of slopes. To find interesting details on how Wang’s or portals are made, they can be found on small locations which is not very obvious. Nevertheless the six dollar adult admission includes a glass of Porto Tawny 10 year.
This is a nice little museum that showcases the history of the Douro and the port wine trade. For the wine students out there, they have Demarcation marker #1, from the original demarcation of Mrq. Pombal. (Some of us find things like that cool). It's a small-ish museum, so it's easy to add to your schedule. The price of admission includes a free glass of port at the rooftop bar when you're done. When I was there is was a 10 year Tawny.
Had a very interesting guided tour around the museum. Mostly relating to the production of Port Wine and how it has produced through the years and then carried down the River Douro on flat bottomed boats to Porto where it was store and then exported all over the Portugese Empire and also to England.