Museu Cargaleiro
Located in the historic area of Castelo Branco, this museum dedicated to the work and life of the artist Manuel Cargaleiro includes two buildings that complement each other. One is Solar dos Cavaleiros, an 18th-century palace, and the other is a contemporary building, inaugurated in 2005. Visitors can appreciate a remarkable set of works part of the Manuel Cargaleiro Foundation collection, which includes works ranging from painting to ceramics, including sculpture, tiles and tapestry.
Contacts
Rua dos Cavaleiros, 23
6000-189,Castelo Branco
- tel:272337394272337394
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.fundacaomanuelcargaleiro.pt/
- 3.00€
- Museums
Characteristics
- tuesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
opening hours
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