{"id":7851,"date":"2026-07-31T05:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T05:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/best-museums-in-cascais\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T13:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:46:17","slug":"best-museums-cascais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-museums-cascais\/","title":{"rendered":"6 best museums in Cascais (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cascais has a fascinating history that is reflected in its museums: it served as the summer residence of Portuguese kings, a place of refuge for exiles during World War II, and a traditional fishing port. We were particularly impressed by the diversity of its cultural offerings, ranging from life at the castle to the Santa Marta Lighthouse, including Paula Rego\u2019s contemporary art exhibitions. <\/p>\n\n

In this article, check out our tips on the best museums in Cascais, our list of the city\u2019s top 6 museums, and a few bonus picks!<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

The Best Museums in Cascais: Tips<\/h2>\n\n

In Cascais, you’ll find a wonderful variety of museums covering local history, contemporary art, maritime heritage, and historic architecture. But there’s much more to do in and around the city: check out our article on things to do in Cascais.<\/a><\/p>\n\n

If you only need to do 3, we recommend it:<\/p>\n\n