With this ticket to the Serralves Foundation in Porto, you'll visit a unique site in Porto at your own pace that houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, an art deco house and beautiful gardens.
What Is the Serralves Foundation?
Located a 15-minute drive from the centre of Porto, the Serralves Foundation is a space for art, landscaping and architecture enthusiasts.
Your ticket allows you to visit the following spaces in the complex at your own pace:
Museum of Contemporary Art
Designed by architect Álvaro Siza, this building, inaugurated in 1999, features important contemporary works such as Possessão I-VII by Paula Rego and Study for Untitled Wall Piece by Dennis Oppenheim. It includes an auditorium, audiovisual room, and a library with a comprehensive collection of contemporary art books.
The Álvaro Siza Wing
This extension of the Museum is dedicated to temporary exhibitions and other works not included in the permanent collection.
Serralves Villa
The Art Deco house, the former residence of Count Carlos Alberto Cabral, showcases design and decoration from the 1930s.
Serralves Park & Gardens
The park and gardens cover 18 hectares (44.4 acres) and feature numerous tree species, sculptures, and notable works like Sky Mirror by Anish Kapoor.
Treetop Walk
Inaugurated in 2019, this 245-metre (803-ft) long wooden walkway provides views among the treetops of the park.
The Farm
The complex includes a farm with animals such as cows, horses, pigs, chickens, and donkeys.
Serralves Foundation Opening Hours
The foundation's spaces are open at the following times:
- October to March: Monday to Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10 am - 7 pm.
- April to September: Monday to Friday 10 am - 7 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10 am - 8 pm.
