Museu do Carro Eléctrico do Porto
This museum belongs to the Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto and was inaugurated on 18 May 1992. Although its short existence, it has managed a programme of important cultural events in the city of Porto, being today one of the most visited museums. It has a vast collection of vehicles, ranging from the American car, animal traction, to various models of electric cars, for people transportation and also for goods transports. The museum also has a vast collection of documents, photographs and various materials related to the operation and maintenance of these vehicles. In addition to these activities, the Museu do Carro Eléctrico has also been the scene of several temporary exhibitions in the areas of railway modelling, photography and painting, among others.
Contacts
Alameda Basílio Teles, 51
4150-127,Porto
- tel:226158185226158185
- fax: 225071150
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.museudocarroelectrico.pt/
- 8.00€
- Museums
- Shop, Educational services, Bar/snack-bar, Guided tours
Characteristics
- monday: 14:00-18:00
- tuesday: 10:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-18:00
opening hours
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