Museums in Portugal

Don't miss the xylotheque (a library of wood) at this museum devoted to cork.

A Portuguese museum display features a bizarre assortment of objects.

A collection of unique, and sometimes terrifying, handmade masks and costumes used for local festivals.

One of the oldest universities in the world exhibits thousands of specimens from its 700-year-old collection.

The former home of a Portuguese poet, artist, and collector is packed to the brim with art.

After the owner of this Art Nouveau home died, it was turned into a museum displaying a lifetime dedicated to art.

This museum documents the ancient practice of salt production in Figueira da Foz.

A museum dedicated to one of Portugal's most celebrated writers.

An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre.

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

Come for the bread-themed puppet show, stay for the buffet.

One artist's collection of homemade handicrafts doubles as a monument to 20th-century material culture.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.