National Museum Soares dos Reis
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis · Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
art museum in Porto, Portugal
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, an institution of paramount importance to the cultural fabric of Portugal. Founded in 1833 during the context of the Portuguese Liberal movement, this is the first public art museum…
Listen in the app2The Masterpiece — 'O Desterrado' and the Soul of a Sculptor
No visit to this museum is complete without a deep engagement with its namesake, António Soares dos Reis. His most famous work, 'O Desterrado' (The Outcast), carved in Rome in 1872, is more than just a piece of marble; it is a…
Listen in the app3The 27 Renovated Rooms — A New Narrative of Art
The recent reopening of the museum introduced 27 totally renovated exhibition rooms, covering over 2000 square meters of exclusive space. The goal of this transformation was to create a 'narrative that is totally new,' based on…
Listen in the app4Naturalism and the Portuguese Landscape
One of the strengths of the Soares dos Reis collection is its deep archive of 19th-century Portuguese painting, particularly from the Naturalist school. Artists like Henrique Pousão and Silva Porto brought a new focus to the…
Listen in the app5The Decorative Arts — Furniture, Ceramics, and Glass
The museum's collection of decorative arts is equally impressive and plays a vital role in the new cross-disciplinary narrative. Here, you will find exquisite examples of Portuguese ceramics from the factories of Gaia and Porto,…
Listen in the app6The Cycle of Life Exhibition — Art Meets Science
A unique aspect of the National Museum Soares dos Reis is its ongoing collaboration with the scientific community, specifically the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS). This partnership is currently highlighted…
Listen in the app7The Palace Gardens — A Space for Reflection
The experience of the Museu Soares dos Reis extends beyond its walls into the beautiful gardens of the Palácio das Carrancas. This green space serves as an outdoor gallery and a peaceful retreat from the busy streets of Porto. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you conclude your visit to the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, we hope you leave with a profound sense of the 'life cycle' of Portuguese art. You have seen how a single sculptor's melancholy could define a national identity…
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What is National Museum Soares dos Reis?
National Museum Soares dos Reis is a place in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.1478, -8.6217 |
| Last updated |
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