Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums & Thematic Centres
The Serralves Museum is Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, designed by the architect Siza Vieira and located in the unique spaces of the Serralves Foundation, which include the Park and Villa. Through its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, educational programme, public sessions, concerts, dance shows and performances, editorial activity and national and international partnerships, the Museum fosters the enjoyment and understanding of contemporary art and culture. Core activities within the Museum’s mission include presentation to various audiences of works by the most respected artists of our time, strengthening ties with the local community and fostering reflection about the relationship between art and the environment, which is intrinsic to the context of Serralves.