The museum is housed in one of the most imposing villas in Cascais, which is also known as the Tower of São Sebastião. The museum itself is in essence the house along with its lavish interior. It is also the collected possessions of the Counts of Guimarães which include many fine artworks, period furniture and antiques. Open: 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Closed: Mondays; First Sunday of every month is free admission.

Small museum, were you can check what donated by the family Castro Guimarães to Cascais village. The architecture and decor will take you 150 years back, to feel how rich Europeans at that time used to live. Paintings are fine, and one of most referenced pictures of D. Pedro IV (or D. Pedro I in Brazil) is there. After check the house, walk around in the surrounding gardens.

Very interesting period house with lavish decor and furnishings that mix styles in a unique manner. Includes a library, music room, tea room, arms room, private apartments and a small art gallery. Admittance is only 4 euro, highly recommend.

Old Palace turned into a museum. A must visit when in the area!

One of the most beautiful places in Cascais.

This is one of the most beautiful castles of Portugal, surrounded by lush gardens, along the beach and the harbor of Cascais. Dwell in the history of Portugal, have a stroll in the park and walk along the road back to Cascais, visiting the 'Citadela & Pousada de Cascais' and then back to the City Beach and all of its splendid restaurants.

This historic and beautiful home museum is 2 minutes walk from our hotel. It is not that big but the interior is pretty grand. Definitely worth visiting and the entrance is inexpensive.

Definately worth the visit. Only 3euro. Beautyful cosy, nice, small palace.

Amazing place, a must-see, well worth the price of $4 entry fee!

Nice little museum to see. Worth a visit.

Great place to visit. Architecture and history!

We checked out the property during the Ironman competition and it had great views of the ocean and castle

Inexpensive to get in, worth the entry fee. Great city!

Beautiful home-museum. It looks like small castle outside and interior is also pretty grand. You have access to the tower as well (quite easy spiral stairs). Inexpensive and lovely small museum. Worth to visit.

Small but interesting. Passed half hour and very reasonable admission fee.

Enjoyed the museum, an excellent place to embrace the history of this great country of Portugal. We spent many hours enjoying the museum.

A beautiful summer house constructed by a rich Irish family in the late XIXth century. The building is surrounded by a pleasant park. It’s a great stop for those walking from Caiscais city center to Boca do Inferno!

Was closed when we turned up. The outside was lovely and scenic.

Some interesting local paintings from times gone by. Also Irish family connections. Smells very fusty in a lot of places and be prepared for curators keeping an eagle eye on you. I preferred the park, lovely chickens, saw some fight off a seagull that had swooped down to try and grab a chick!