Things to do in Sintra, Central Portugal: The Best Specialty Museums

February 3, 2022 Augustus Redeker

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. NewsMuseum

Rua Visconde de Monserrate 26, Sintra 2710-591 Portugal +351 21 012 6600 [email protected] http://www.newsmuseum.pt/
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

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

3. 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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4.0 based on 35 reviews

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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre

7. Museu Sao Joao de Deus

N.0 55 Estrada do Telhal, Sintra 2725-588 Portugal [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/museusaojoaodedeus/
Museu Sao Joao de Deus

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