Sintra's Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural de Sintra)
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SINTRA'S NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (MUSEU DE HISTÓRIA NATURAL DE SINTRA)

Explore Sintra's rich natural history at its renowned museum, a treasure trove of biodiversity and geological wonders. Established to showcase the region's ecological diversity, the museum offers an immersive journey through Sintra's landscapes, from its lush forests to its rugged coastlines. Discover fascinating exhibits detailing the flora, fauna, and geological formations that shape this UNESCO World Heritage site. With interactive displays, educational programmes, and guided tours, visitors can delve into Sintra's environmental heritage and learn about conservation efforts in the region. Uncover the secrets of Sintra's natural world at this captivating museum, a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

THE MUSEUM

Sintra's Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural de Sintra)

Adjacent to the National Palace and housed in a charming former market building dating back to 1893, this museum boasts a treasure trove of over 10,000 fossils meticulously curated by Miguel and Fernanda Barbosa over five decades. Marvel at rare dinosaur fossils, including eggs, alongside an impressive array of trilobites, bivalves, and gastropods. Don't miss the star attraction: the world's sole complete Braseodactylus specimen, a remarkable flying reptile unearthed in Chapada do Araripe, Brazil.

Explore a geological showcase featuring a stunning collection of natural and polished gems, indigenous Portuguese specimens, and meteorites from across the globe, including the renowned Nantan Meteorite from China. With cutting-edge technology bringing millennia-old exhibits to life, immerse yourself in Earth's evolution. Besides the permanent display, the museum offers a versatile temporary exhibition space, a reserve collection, a laboratory, a documentation department, and onsite amenities like a shop and cafeteria.

Weekdays: 10h00 – 18h00, Weekends: 12h00 – 18h00, (last entry 17h00)
FREE

GETTING TO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF SINTRA

Take the IC19 from Lisbon, IC30 from Mafra or EN9 turning off the A5 motorway to Cascais.

The Scotturb buses #434 & #435 leaves from Sintra Train station and takes you to the Old Town Sintra.


Contact Details
20 Rua do Paço, São Martinho, 2710-602  Sintra, Portugal. | 38° 48' 03.5" N | 09° 22' 41.7" W
+351 219 238 563 | dbmu.museu.hnatural@cm-sintra.pt

Sintra's Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural de Sintra)