THE MUSEUM

The Leiria Museum is an open window to the memory of a long-inhabited territory that, at the dawn of the 21st century, reveals itself with a new perspective on a complex reality.

An idea that emerged during the times of the liberal monarchy, the museum owes its realization to the persistent efforts of Tito Larcher (1865-1932), which took shape with the creation of the Regional Museum of Artworks, Archaeology, and Numismatics of Leiria, in 1917.

In 2006, the process began to return the Convent of Saint Augustine to the life of the city, a monument constructed from 1577 (the church) and 1579 (the convent complex), and now inhabited by the new Leiria Museum.

The museum’s collection includes the municipal artistic collections and the archaeological reserve, divided into two spaces.

In a general reading of the history of the territory, the long-term exhibitions propose a path through the rich and dense forest of objects, events, and myths that define a central identity of the country.

In the second space, temporary exhibitions are presented that allow for an in-depth exploration of specific themes and collections.

Since its reopening to the public, the Leiria Museum has been recognized both nationally and internationally, having received various awards.

LOCATION
> Rua Tenente Valadim, n.º 41, 2410-190 Leiria (near Santo Agostinho Church and Leiria Portuguese Red Cross Delegation)
> GPS: 39º74.1312”N | -8º 80.2841”W
> How to get here

OPENING TIMES
> Monday to Sunday: 9:30 am –5:30 pm

TICKET OFFICE
> Standard – 2,10€
> From 11 to 25 years old | 65 years or more | Youth Card* | 2nd and 3rd cycle schools, secondary and higher education- 1,05€
> Up to 10 years | ICOM Card* | APOM Card* | Resident citizens in the Municipality of Leiria* | Students enrolled in IPLeiria courses* | Teachers who teach in educational establishments located in the Municipality of Leiria* | citizens with disabilities– Free

* Upon presentation of the respective documentation

Tickets packs (Castle + m|i|mo + Leiria Museum)
> Pack of 2 museums – €2.50
> Pack of 3 museums – €3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
> Website: www.cm-leiria.pt
> Phone no.: (+351) 244 839 677
> E-mail: museudeleiria@cm-leiria.pt
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