10 Museums in Sintra That You Shouldn't Miss

April 10, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.
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1. Museu do Ar

Estrada Granja do Marques, Sintra 2715-021 Portugal +351 21 967 8984 [email protected] http://www.museudoar.pt
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4.5 based on 174 reviews

Museu do Ar

Air Museum. Our purpose is to tell the story of the Portuguese aviation through its people and collections.

Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

The Air Museum is a museum of aeronautical material of the Portuguese Air Force, based at Air Base No. 1 (Sintra), the museum has two visitable poles one at the Aerodromo de Manobra nº 1 (Ovar), and a second at the Military Complex of Alverca (Alverca do Ribatejo). It has been created on February 21, 1968 and opened on Air Force Day (July 1), 1971, the Air Museum is under the responsibility of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and aims at the conservation, safety and exhibition of objects of historical, artistic and documentary value, airplanes and miniatures of the same that it is possible to gather and preserve, as they constitute a valuable contribution to the history of national aviation. You can see all kind of airplanes, helicopters etc. it is very nice to visit, we anyhow enjoyed our visit, and are already thinking to visit the second one very soon.

2. Sinistra

Rua de Sao Sebastiao 10 Travessa do Municipio, 5, Sintra 2710-592 Portugal +351 968 822 711 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Sinistra

Sinistra, the new place of Fado in Sintra. Great location, just two minutes away from the train station and behind the former City Hall. Different from the Fado Houses in the capital, Lisbon. A brand New Generation of musicians and Fado Singers - the so called "Fadistas". They are bringing us brightness and tradition at the same time! Only on Friday and Saturday! Come and visit us!

3. NewsMuseum

Rua Visconde de Monserrate 26, Sintra 2710-591 Portugal +351 21 012 6600 [email protected] http://www.newsmuseum.pt/
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NewsMuseum

"OUTSTANDING, INTELLIGENT AND FUN" The greatest Media and Communication experience in Europe. The NewsMuseum invokes and explains the media coverage of episodes of recent history and allows the visitors to interact with Radio and TV. The equipment is very modern and participative and includes a small auditorium prepared for educational visits. The experience is available in Portuguese and English. Opened to everyone from Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays available for group visits and events by appointment

4. Anjos Teixera Museum

Azinhaga da Sardinha, Rio do Porto, Sintra 2710-631 Portugal +351 21 913 8827 [email protected] http://www.museuvirtual.cm-sintra.pt/museu-anjos-teixeira-3
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Anjos Teixera Museum

The Texeira studio is now an art musuem displaying their collection of marble art.

Reviewed By ottawahound

The national palaces and the moorish castle tend to dominate when it comes to planning a visit but there are several very fine little musuems to consider and which makes it highly desirable to spend at least one night, if not two, in Sintra. The Museu Anjos Teixeira falls into the small but very good category. Even then, you should allow at least an hour to admire sculptures and drawings by both father Artur and son Pedro. The collection is housed in Pedro's home, surprisingly secluded in a spot between the train station area and the Palacio Nacional. A lovely walk to get there.

5. Museu das Artes de Sintra

Avenida Heliodoro Salgado, Sintra 2710-573 Portugal http://www.cm-sintra.pt/musa-museu-das-artes-de-sintra
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4.0 based on 61 reviews

Museu das Artes de Sintra

Portugal's first contemporary art museum houses a fine collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture gathered together by financier José Berardo.

Reviewed By elsachilds - Lisbon, Portugal

The Sintra Arts Museum (Museu das Artes de Sintra or MU.SA) is a beautiful building with a great museological space that has been investing in great exhibitions, like the one on Nadir Afonso that is about to end. The staff was incredibly nice, knowledgeable and helpful.

6. Centro Ciencia Viva De Sintra

Estrada Nacional 247, Sintra 2710-540 Portugal +351 21 924 7730 [email protected] http://www.cienciavivasintra.pt
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Centro Ciencia Viva De Sintra

The Sintra Live Science Centre (Centro Ciencia Viva de Sintra) invites public of all ages to explore a dynamic and interactive museum. Do it on you own, or as part of a family outing, in one of the most emblematic areas of Portugal - Sintra. The Centre has 29 interactive units focusing on several science and technology topics: water, the human body, physics phenomena,environment and astronomy.

7. Museu Ferreira De Castro

Rua Consiglieri Pedroso 34 Casal de Santo Antonio, Sintra 2710-550 Portugal +351 21 923 8828 http://www.museuvirtual.cm-sintra.pt/mfc/sobre.html
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Museu Ferreira De Castro

8. Museu do Bonsai

Estrada Chao de Meninos 12, Sintra 2710-193 Portugal +351 21 923 2331 http://www.museudobonsai.com
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Museu do Bonsai

9. Museu de Historia Natural

Rua do Paco 20 São Martinho, Sintra 2710-602 Portugal +351 21 923 8563 [email protected] http://www.cm-sintra.pt/museu-de-historia-natural-de-sintra#museu
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Museu de Historia Natural

Sintra's Natural History Museum is located in the historic centre of Sintra's Old Town, in a 19th century building (1893, more specifically). It houses an ongoing public exhibition which emerged from the collection belonging to Miguel Barbosa and his wife, , who, for over 50 years built a unique collection comprising thousands of fossils of incalculable cultural and scientific value.

10. Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre

Praca da Republica 23, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal +351 21 923 1157 [email protected] https://www.visitlisboa.com/en/places/sintra-myths-and-legends-interactive-centre
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Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre

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