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Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Soares dos Reis Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Soares dos Reis Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52); children under 12 accompanied by an adult; unemployed visitors resident in the EU; visitors with a disability, plus one companion.
- Otherwise: general ticket — €10.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Residents of Portugal: this is one of the national museums in the Acesso 52 scheme - bring Cartão de Cidadão and NIF.
- The museum sits next to the Palácio de Cristal gardens - pair the two.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52) | Portugal residents | Any opening day, up to 52 free entries per calendar year across all Museus e Monumentos de Portugal sites. Show Cartão de Cidadão and give your NIF (tax number). Not for tourists. | No |
| Free forFree for children under 12 accompanied by an adult | children under 12 | — | No |
| Free forFree for unemployed visitors resident in the EU | Jobseekers EU residents | Bring official proof of unemployment. | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with a disability, plus one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Show a valid official document at the ticket desk. | No |
Official prices
Soares dos Reis Museum ticket prices
| General ticket — 50% off for 65+, young people 13-24 and families (MMP national price table, Despacho 13793/2024). | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general ticket). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Soares dos Reis Museum
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm). Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 June and 25 December.
Rua de D. Manuel II 44, 4050-342 Porto, Portugal
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FAQ
Soares dos Reis Museum: common questions
Is Soares dos Reis Museum free?
Soares dos Reis Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52); children under 12 accompanied by an adult; unemployed visitors resident in the EU; visitors with a disability, plus one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
Who gets free entry to Soares dos Reis Museum?
Portugal residents — any opening day, up to 52 free entries per calendar year across all Museus e Monumentos de Portugal sites. Show Cartão de Cidadão and give your NIF (tax number). Not for tourists.. Children under 12. Jobseekers EU residents — bring official proof of unemployment.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — show a valid official document at the ticket desk..
How much is a ticket to Soares dos Reis Museum?
General ticket costs €10 on the official site.
What day is Soares dos Reis Museum closed?
Soares dos Reis Museum is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm). Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 June and 25 December.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museusoaresdosreis.gov.pt/visita/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- museusoaresdosreis.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Despacho-13793_2024-Bilhetica-MMP.pdf · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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