Museu Militar do Porto, Porto

Name: Museu Militar do Porto
Address: Rua do Heroísmo 329, Porto, 4300-256, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 536 5514

#46 among attractions in Porto

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The Museu Militar do Porto is a pertaining institution to the Portuguese Army, dedicated for the preservation of military history, located in Porto, Portugal. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1 April 1977 (47 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°8'44"N, 8°35'42"W

Address

Rua do Heroísmo 329Porto 4300-256 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 536 5514

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Militar do Porto open?

Museu Militar do Porto is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museu Militar do Porto?

Nearby attractions include Prado do Repouso, Porto (7 min walk), Casa-oficina António Carneiro, Porto (8 min walk), Municipal Library of Porto, Porto (9 min walk), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Porto (10 min walk).

How to get to Museu Militar do Porto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Militar do Porto:

Bus

Prado Repouso • Lines: 207, 400 (3 min walk)
Heroísmo • Lines: 207, 400 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Heroísmo • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (4 min walk)
Campo 24 de Agosto • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (8 min walk)

Tram

Santa Catarina • Lines: 22 (16 min walk)
Batalha • Lines: 22 (17 min walk)

Train

Batalha (19 min walk)
Porto - São Bento (20 min walk)