Museu de Leiria is a history museum in Leiria, Portugal, focused on the history and memory of the surrounding territory. Housed in a former convent, it brings together municipal art collections and archaeological material, with exhibitions that connect local history to specific themes and collections.
- Location: Rua Tenente Valadim, n.º 41, 2410-190 Leiria.
- From the hotel: about an 11-minute walk from a two-star hotel in Leiria.
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Standard admission: €2.10; reduced and free admission categories are available.
What Museu de Leiria covers
Museu de Leiria presents the history and memory of the Leiria territory, in a building with a history of its own. Its origins trace to the creation of the Regional Museum of Artworks, Archaeology, and Numismatics of Leiria in 1917, following the efforts of Tito Larcher (1865–1932).
The museum occupies the former Convent of Saint Augustine. Its church dates from 1577, while the convent complex dates from 1579. The setting links the museum’s collections to a long-standing religious and civic presence in the city.
Collections and museum spaces
The museum’s collection includes municipal art collections and an archaeological reserve. Its exhibition spaces offer two ways to approach the territory: one presents its history over the long term, while the other hosts temporary exhibitions focused on particular themes and collections.
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How do you get to Museu de Leiria?
Museu de Leiria is at Rua Tenente Valadim, n.º 41, 2410-190 Leiria, near Santo Agostinho Church and the Leiria Portuguese Red Cross Delegation. A one-day itinerary for Leiria can help you sequence the walk to the museum with other city stops.
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Opening hours, admission and access
A standard ticket costs €2.10. A reduced ticket costs €1.05 for visitors aged 11–25, visitors aged 65 or older, Youth Card holders, and pupils or students in 2nd- and 3rd-cycle, secondary, and higher education.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:30–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Free admission applies to children up to age 10, ICOM and APOM card holders, residents of Leiria municipality, students enrolled in IPLeiria courses, teachers at schools in Leiria municipality, and visitors with disabilities. Proof must be presented for categories marked by the museum.
Combined tickets cost €2.50 for two museums or €3 for three, covering the Castle, m|i|mo, and Museu de Leiria. Hours and ticket details can change, so check the official site before you go. For questions about your visit, contact the museum at (+351) 244 839 677 or museudeleiria@cm-leiria.pt.
FAQs
What is Museu de Leiria about?
It explores the history and memory of the Leiria territory through municipal art collections, archaeology and exhibitions.
Where is Museu de Leiria?
The museum is at Rua Tenente Valadim, n.º 41, 2410-190 Leiria, near Santo Agostinho Church.
Are combined tickets available?
Yes. The options are €2.50 for two museums and €3 for three, covering the Castle, m|i|mo, and Museu de Leiria.