Serralves
Plan plenty of time to explore this top art museum and the full wealth of the institution behind it spread through an idyllic park. Very family-friendly too.
Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)
It offers some of the most exquisite interiors anywhere in Portugal and includes Gustavo Adolfo Gonçalves e Sousa's stunning Moorish Revival 'Arab Room'.
Casa da Música
If you're a fan of music or architecture, you're in for a treat here. If you like both you'll appreciate this wonderful cultural institution even more.
Forte de São Francisco do Queijo
Break up a chilled day at the beach with a little edification at the homely museum in this beloved landmark with its unique architecture and important history.
World of Discoveries
Who said history was boring? Kids of all ages can brush up on the Portuguese Age of Discoveries in a setting that's more theme park than museum.
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis
Be pleasantly surprised by the wealth of Portugal's 19th-century artistic outputs and achievements in the country's first national, pioneering museum.