Porto Region Across The Ages A journey to the heart of Porto’s history

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Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm

Opens Tuesday at 10:00 am

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Province : South of Porto

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  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • English spoken
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  • Open all year round
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Porto through the ages, a journey to the heart of Porto's history

       

      More than a museum, Porto Region Across The Ages is a true story of the life of Porto from the first civilizations to today. Go back in time to cross the eras and understand the evolution of the city between the era of MARITIME EXPANSION, the French invasions, the civil war and the siege of Porto, unforgettable moments that built Porto.

       

      We cannot talk about the rich heritage of the second biggest city of Portugal without mentioning this emblematic drink of the city that makes its reputation: Port wine. The industrial revolution and the development of the Port wine trade are essential passages in the history of Porto to discover during the visit which is like a journey through time.

       

      Cinema, video mapping show or even a life-size replica of a tram, the museum reveals all the secrets of Porto, but also the character of its inhabitants who play a crucial role in its development and prosperity.

       

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

       

      Porto Region Across The Ages is a good starting point to begin your visit to WOW, a unique cultural district located in Vila Nova de Gaia including museums, a temporary exhibition and many restaurants to experience a unique day in Porto.

       

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Traveller Reviews Porto Region Across The Ages

4.7 sur 5 133 reviews

  • Kilian Kraus

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Kilian Kraus on 01/09/2025

    The visit was very exciting and not only provided a truly deep insight into the history of the region and the development of civilizations around Porto, but also clearly and in detail illustrated and historically examined the emergence of the Portuguese state. Especially when it came to the involvement of the Portuguese royal family, the suffering of the enslaved people could have been addressed more clearly. But fundamentally, it was truly very interesting and highly recommended!

  • Luca Wellhausen

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Luca Wellhausen on 31/08/2025

  • Fabian Herzog

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Fabian Herzog on 24/08/2025

Traveller Reviews Porto Region Across The Ages

4.9 sur 5 42 reviews

  • "Perfect for understanding Portuguese history"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by syzygymfl (New York) on 10/09/2025

    Spent a lot of time here, was just what I needed to understand the history of Portugal and the Porto region. Nice mix of exhibits with panels, moves, active maps. Some of the active maps move a...

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  • "I love Porto"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Traveler02659803541 on 05/07/2025

    Amazing visit to the Porto Region Museum! The space is interactive and well-designed! But the real highlight was our guide, Sandra, she is super friendly, engaging, and so knowledgeable. She turned...

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  • "Exceptional Museum on the History of Porto and the Region"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by gatoreed (Metairie, Louisiana) on 01/07/2025

    This is a great museum to not only learn about the history of port wine but of the history of the region and the city of Porto. Lots of displays that walk you through history starting at the very...

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Porto Region Across The Ages

Address

Rua do Choupelo 39
4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia

GPS coordinates

41° 8'8.24"N, 8° 36'48.33"W

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