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Museu da Sociedade Martins Sarmento

36 Reviews

#26 of 79 things to do in Guimaraes

Speciality Museums, Museums

Rua Paio Galvao 66, Guimaraes 4814-510, Portugal

+351 253 415 969

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“Wonderful archaeological museum in an old convent. Off the tourist track, just outside the historical centre.”

This place is worth finding. It's in an old building just off the north west end of Toural square... read more

Reviewed 4 March 2017

Pwy

Wales

via mobile

“An illuminating guide, bringing the stones to life”

We made arrangements to meet with Daniella, their education/outreach person, for a (free) guided... read more

Reviewed 17 September 2016

William Craig D

Washington DC, District of Columbia

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4.5

36 reviews

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Very good27%
Average11%
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4 Mar 2017

“Wonderful archaeological museum in an old convent. Off the tourist track, just outside the historical centre.”

17 Sep 2016

“An illuminating guide, bringing the stones to life”

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Rua Paio Galvao 66, Guimaraes 4814-510, Portugal

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+351 253 415 969

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Pwy

Wales

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Reviewed 4 March 2017 via mobile

Wonderful archaeological museum in an old convent. Off the tourist track, just outside the historical centre.

This place is worth finding. It's in an old building just off the north west end of Toural square. It's not well signed. I was fortunate to find an enthusiastic guide. The museum was set up in the nineteenth century, it's almost a museum within...More

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William Craig D

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Reviewed 17 September 2016

An illuminating guide, bringing the stones to life

We made arrangements to meet with Daniella, their education/outreach person, for a (free) guided review of the building and its material. She did her graduate thesis on the rock carvings in this northern region, but she knows much, much more about its pre-Christian and pre-Roman...More

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Katherine P

Los Angeles, California

15565

Reviewed 13 May 2016

Do the guided tour

Wonderful finds from the Castro Culture hill forts, and the wonderful cloisters is a fun surprise (each capital is different).

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anjoanarc

Guimaraes, Portugal

5626

Reviewed 6 December 2015

Excellent museum

This museum is not very well known but is wonderfull by its collection, arquitecture and history. Also the ticket is a bargain.

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Paulo O

Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

1810

Reviewed 11 August 2013

Fantastic little museum

This is a precious gem which most visitors will miss. This small museum contains many ancient artifacts that were discovered in the areas around Guimaraes and elsewhere. The museum is located in a old convent and the space itself is beautiful. Ask to see the...More

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soul_man_dave

Bude, United Kingdom

429196

Reviewed 4 June 2013

Lovely place, but should have taken a guide

Interesting museum, but a bit dry. Went there primarily to find out more about Citania de Briteiros before we ventured there, which we did. However, bought the Citania de Briteiros guidebook there and then found it was half the price at the actual site. Beware!

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PGuarda

New Rochelle, New York

4318

Reviewed 18 September 2012

Excellent guide

We arrived at closing time but we joined the last guided tour, offered by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic archaeologist. Enjoyed a fascinating description of pre-Roman and Roman ceramics found nearby.

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