The Art of Drinking An unusual museum where drink is at the heart of history

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Closes at 07:00 pm

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Province : South of Porto

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Cash
  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • Internet : WIFI
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • THE ART OF DRINKING

      The Art of Drinking an unusual museum where drink is at the heart of history

       

      No need to be thirsty to discover this surprising museum that brings together a unique collection of ancient pieces dedicated to drinking. Open every day from 10am to 8pm (last entry at 7pm), The Art of Drinking is an unusual place to discover the rituals and customs of Gods, warriors, queens and emperors throughout 9,000 years of history.

       

      More than 2,000 objects are presented there, each one reflecting an entire civilization that toasted in its own way. Take the time to admire the beauty of the sculptures in precious stones and rock crystal, to discover the astonishing fluorescent glasses that glow in the dark with an intense green light, and to understand the evolution of the drink throughout history. More than a museum, The Art of Drinking is a dive into the wonderful world of the drink.

       

      The little extra: an audio guide is available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Korean

       

      The visit is not over and continues with the museums and the temporary exhibition present in WOW, a unique cultural district located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Restaurants allow you to take a break between the different spaces.

       

  • Français
  • Português
  • Deutch
  • Spanish

Traveller Reviews The Art of Drinking

4.7 sur 5 59 reviews

  • Peter Frønsdal

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Peter Frønsdal on 12/01/2026

    I am usually not a big fan of looking at vases, cups and mugs, but this exhibition was surprisingly enjoyable! It consists of a vast collection of containers used through the last 9000 years for consuming and serving wine. All of it described with good posters or interactive signs/pads. Would recommend as a part of doing WoW.

  • Sahara Roo

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Sahara Roo on 05/01/2026

    I loved this museum .. glassware time travel

  • Philip Garlick

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Philip Garlick on 15/12/2025

    Very boring - don’t go - was a waste of money

Traveller Reviews The Art of Drinking

4.9 sur 5 50 reviews

  • "An unforgettable experience!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by bitnic (Bacau, Romania) on 23/11/2025

    We found it the most interesting of the WOW museums. It was very enjoyable to go through the history of the art of drinking!

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  • "Perfect Afternoon in Porto"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Andrii V on 13/11/2025

    Amazing experience! My wife and I loved learning the art of drinking. Informative, fun, and unforgettable. Highly recommend!

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  • "Astonishing collection"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Marford2020 on 03/10/2025

    Excellent- more than a collection of drinking vessels, learnt about economic history of the world through the design of drinking vessels.

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The Art of Drinking

Address

The Bridge Collection Museum
Rua do Choupelo
4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia

GPS coordinates

41° 8'6.21"N, 8° 36'48.91"W

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