Best Museums in Monte Estoril, Portugal to visit (UPDATED December, 2023)

Castle

Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.

4.80 (54.3K reviews) (~9.9 km from centre)

Museum

👍👍 Visited on a Sunday to fulfill a wish of our son in love with Benfica. Easy to reach with the blue metro by getting off either at the Colegio Militar/Luz stop or at the previous Alto do Mhounos... in the first case you have to go around the block to reach the entrance. With 17 euros you have the opp...

4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~20.02 km from centre)

Centro de Ciência do Café

Museum

👍👍 What an amazing experience. Very interesting, well organised, wonderful installations and staff. Everything has been very well planned here. Had a truly wonderful time

4.80 (2.2K reviews) (~203.6 km from centre)

Batalha Monastery

Monastery

Vast Gothic monastery dating back to medieval times, constructed over a 150 year period.

4.70 (26.2K reviews) (~117.11 km from centre)

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Art museum

Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.

4.70 (15K reviews) (~22.35 km from centre)

Park and Palace of Monserrate

Historical landmark

Ornate 19th-century mansion with Moorish, Gothic & Indian influences, set in botanical gardens.

4.70 (11.7K reviews) (~9.65 km from centre)

Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva

Science museum

Contemporary science museum with interactive exhibits, experiments, workshops & kids' play areas.

4.70 (7.1K reviews) (~27.77 km from centre)

Palmela's Castle

Castle

Medieval hilltop castle complex with a church, museum, hotel & expansive views of the countryside.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~46.82 km from centre)

Air Museum

Museum

Founded in 1968 by the Portuguese Air Force, aviation museum housing restored planes & equipment.

4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~15.45 km from centre)

National Railway Museum

Museum

👍👍 A Train Enthusiast's Delight: Exploring the National Railway Museum in Entroncamento I recently had the pleasure of visiting the National Railway Museum in Entroncamento, and it was an absolute treat for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. If you have a passion for trains and are eager to de...

4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~116.51 km from centre)

PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó

Museum

👍👍 Great museum, friendly staff and well made exhibition. Highly recommend. I learned new things and liked how they show what the modern world has inherited from a people from 2000 years ago. I also liked the exhibits you can touch and try out.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~174.88 km from centre)

Sporting Museum

Museum

👍👍 Amazing history and a very cool tour. Really fun if you're a soccer /football fan

4.70 (830 reviews) (~22.17 km from centre)

Queluz National Palace

Museum

Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.

4.60 (14.4K reviews) (~13.8 km from centre)

Foundation Amália Rodrigues

Museum

👍👍 We went for the fado concert Saturday at 3:30, and is really worth it! Small concert, not crowded, you can also order a coffee, wine, anything while you are watching the performance. It is in the patio of the house so it's really nice, If you have fever you can buy the tickets there but I'm sure you...

4.70 (735 reviews) (~22.03 km from centre)