Location: Cascais
Top Things to do in Cascais
Top 6 Specialty Museums in Cascais, Central Portugal
A coastal town just 20 miles west of Lisbon, Cascais was once a small fishing village, but its idyllic scenery attracted the attention of artists, writers and expelled European nobility in the 20th century. Today, it still attracts high society, but all society comes in force to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and adventure options like sailing and surfing. The Conde de Castro Guimarães Museum, a former palace, is now open to the public and displays an impressive collection of art and artifacts.
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1. Museu Condes de Castro
2. Museu da Musica Portuguesa - Casa Verdades de Faria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
The Museu da Musica Portuguesa is destined to establish itself as a cultural reference for the study, discussion and questioning issues related to portuguese musical identity.
Reviewed By Bloominrosey - Callington, United Kingdom
This museum is a little difficult to find but worth it. A beautiful old house and fantastic collection of instruments. It's not a large museum but really well laid out and we'll looked after.The staff look after you, explain about the building and contents but then they leave you alone to browse , which is perfect.
3. Museo do Mar (Museum of the Sea)
4. Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental da Pedra do Sal
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
The Center for Environmental Interpretation of Pedra do Sal is a space designed to disseminate values of Natural heritage, with an enviable location in São Pedro do Estoril, which functions as a storefront facing the coastline and the sea. It is situated next to the Marine Protected Area of Avencas – which has unique characteristics from a biological, geological and geophysical point of view.
5. Casa de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By DaisyR266
Insight into the world of the 19th century aristocrat Jorge O'neil, who commissioned the Casa de Santa Marta as a wedding present to his daughter.
6. Borboletario Joao Pedro Cardoso da Conceicao
The butterfly of Quinta de Rana is a space dedicated to the creation of butterflies, where it is possible to observe the different phases of its life cycle: eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis and butterflies. It has a unique structure and visually refers to the image of a cocoon in the Metamorphosis phase. Inside is a garden with species of local flora, where it is possible to observe butterflies flying freely. The space also integrates a laboratory accessible to the public, whose function is the creation of eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis.
