1. HomepageHomepage
  2. Europe
  3. Portugal
  4. Porto
  5. Current: Best museums

The best museums in Porto in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Porto, Portugal, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Porto, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Porto.

Looking for the best museums in Porto? These are the best ones:

  1. Stock Exchange Palace1

    Stock Exchange Palace

     Porto
    An amazing sight in the very centre of the city, with richly decorated interiors and an equally stunning exterior, which was also recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The highlight of this palace is the Arab Room – a beautiful gilded ballroom decorated in Moorish Revival style.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  3. Church of São Francisco2

    Church of São Francisco

     Porto
    Visit this intriguing church built in the 14th century which mixes Gothic and Baroque influences into an interesting blend of styles. The interior boasts glamorous wood carvings that cover the stone structure of the church. The contrast between the plain façade and the richly decorated interior is s
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  4. Serralves Foundation3

    Serralves Foundation

     Porto
     4.5
    Art & Design Art
  5. World of Discoveries - Museu Interativo & Parque Tematico4

    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
     4.4
    Science & Technology ScienceHistory & Anthropology History
  7. National Museum Soares dos Reis5

    National Museum Soares dos Reis

     Porto
    One of the greatest museums of Portugal; the first national museum in the country that displays some of the best art from home as well as few pieces from international artists. Of course that a collection of António Soares dos Reis, whose name the museum bears, is also a part of the exhibited artwo
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  8. SEA LIFE Porto6

    SEA LIFE Porto

     Porto
     4.3
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  9. Museu do Centro Hospitalar do Porto7

    Museu do Centro Hospitalar do Porto

     Porto
     4.4
  11. House of the Prince8

    House of the Prince

     Porto
    A former custom house and mint was built in 14th century but it was significantly remodelled in 17th century. It is believed to be the birth place of Prince Henry the Navigator, who is connected with the Age of the Discoveries. A beautiful sight that is part of the UNESCO heritage in Porto.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  12. Portuguese Centre of Photography9

    Portuguese Centre of Photography

     Porto
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  13. Porto Tram Museum10

    Porto Tram Museum

     Porto
     4.4
    Science & Technology Science
  15. Military Museum of Porto11

    Military Museum of Porto

     Porto
     4.4
  16. FC Porto Museum12

    FC Porto Museum

     Porto
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History
  17. MMIPO - Museu da Misericordia do Porto13

    MMIPO - Museu da Misericordia do Porto

     Porto
     4.5
  18. Porto Puppet Museum14

    Porto Puppet Museum

     Porto
     4.0
    Art & Design Art
  19. Guerra Junqueiro House Museum15

    Guerra Junqueiro House Museum

     Porto
     4.4
  21. Water Pavilion16

    Water Pavilion

     Porto
     4.0
  22. Romantic Museum17

    Romantic Museum

     Porto
     4.1
  23. Tait House18

    Tait House

     Porto
     3.9
  24. Porto Cathedral Treasury Museum19

    Porto Cathedral Treasury Museum

     Porto
     3.8
  25. Cadeia da Relação20

    Cadeia da Relação

     Porto
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History

All museums in Porto

Best museums

More popular cities in Portugal