Museum
Museum of Portuguese Music
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The Museum of Portuguese Music is located in the neoclassical Palácio do Monteiro-Mor in Estoril. Its collection spans over 200 instruments, including rare pianos, guitars, and traditional Portuguese instruments like the guitarra portuguesa. Exhibits also feature scores, portraits, and personal belongings of notable Portuguese composers and musicians. The museum offers an intimate journey through Portugal's musical heritage, with audioguides that play samples of the instruments on display. The palace itself, with its elegant rooms and gardens, adds to the cultural experience.
Don't miss
- Rare 18th-century Portuguese pianos and harpsichords
- Collection of traditional Portuguese guitars (guitarra portuguesa)
- Personal artifacts of composer Fernando Lopes-Graça
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of Portuguese Music
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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