Surprising museum for modern and contemporary art. It is named after Amarante's most famous artist, painter
Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso (1887-1918).
Besides works by his hand, it has a fine collection of other modern Portuguese artists and organizes international temporary exhibitions and events.
The museum is located in a part of the old Dominican monastery, São Gonçalo, which makes for an exciting combination of historical and contemporary art.
Besides works by his hand, it has a fine collection of other modern Portuguese artists and organizes international temporary exhibitions and events.
The museum is located in a part of the old Dominican monastery, São Gonçalo, which makes for an exciting combination of historical and contemporary art.
Visit
opening times summer (jun-sep):
Tue-Sun:
10:00-12:30 &
14:00-18:00
opening times winter (oct-may):
Tue-Sun:
09:30-12:30 &
14:00-17:30
days the museum is closed:
- Closed on Mondays.
- Closed on Saints Days.
- Closed on Holidays.
- Closed on Municipal holiday (July 8).
entrance price: : 1€
Students, Youth Card and older than 65 years - € 0.50Up to 15 years - free
language support:
English and Portuguese.More information
telephone: (+351) 255 420 282 (reception)telephone: (+351) 255 420 272/238
email : mmasc@cm-amarante.pt
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