HISTORY Guimarães was born here
Museu de
Alberto Sampaio
The Museum is situated in the very heart of the Historic Centre of Guimarães, a World Heritage Site, in the building of the first monastery built in the city.
10th century
Countess Mumadona Dias creates the primeval monastery.
12th century
The monastery is transformed into a Collegiate Church by Count Dom Henrique.
20th century
In 1928, the Museu de Alberto Sampaio is officially created.
Activities for the whole family
The Museu de Alberto Sampaio, in Guimarães, provides a set of activities that were conceived not only for families but also for schoolchildren and students. Visit us!
Learning Offer Planning the VisitVisit Some National Treasures
Reviews Visitors' Words
Muito caracterizador de Portugal! A eleição e organização da exposição é fantástica. Parabéns! Espero voltar brevemente com turistas e escolas.
Portugal
Fevereiro 2019
Le musée Alberto Sampaio est très beau, avec une extraordinaire collection représentative de l'art médiéval portugais. Je le recommande à tout le monde!
França
Dezembro 2018
Dans ce Musée tout est magnifique! C'est un endroit absolument sublime, présentant une collection à couper le souffle à tout le monde.
França
Abril 2018
Este museo tiene un aura muy especial e indescriptible que no podrás encontrar en ningún otro lugar. Lo he visitado varias veces y pienso volver.
Espanha
Abril 2018
Provavelmente a visita mais emocionante que alguma vez fiz a um museu. O meu agradecimento a todos os colaboradores por esta experiência.
Portugal
Outubro 2018
Absolutely stunning and unforgettable work. The Alberto Sampaio Museum is an inspiration. We had an amazing visit!
Irlanda
Julho 2019
El escritor José Saramago tenía razón! El Museo de Alberto Sampaio es hermoso!! Un armonioso museo y un claustro bello que a ser visitado.
Espanha
Julho 2019
Incroyable et imprévisible. Beaucoup d'émotions dans le choix des pièces et leur présentation. Comparable aux grands musées du monde.
França
Abril 2018Get to know us on a different perspective
There’s nothing that can replace the physical presence of the visitor inside the space of the museum. However, for the visitor that wasn’t able to come to the museum yet and for those who wish to recall our rooms and pieces later, we have prepared this virtual visit.