Dom Diogo de Sousa Regional Museum

Braga, Portugal

The collection of the D. Diogo de Sousa Regional Museum includes archaeological finds from across the Braga region. The collection covers vast chronological and cultural periods stretching from the Palaeolithic through to the Middle Ages.The Roman pieces are particularly impressive including tombstones and articles revealing the daily lives of people from Bracara Augusta to Rome.

There is also a highly rated medieval burial section.The museum was named in honour of archbishop Diogo de Sousa and his work after taking office in 1512 towards expanding and improving the city and its infrastructures.

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Founded: 1918
Category: Museums in Portugal

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Chris Watenpool (2 months ago)
It is an excellent museum; there are lots of exhibits to see. A bonus is the wonderful cafe. The food is varied and delicious. Don't leave for lunch...eat here!
Joost Tersteeg (2 months ago)
Very interesting collection of locally exhumed specimens, the Roman silver cup with elaborate fine ornaments in gold and black patina being the proud top specimen! As an encouragement, I strongly recommend adding more specific background information to the various specimens. Another department of the museum exhibits an amazing private collection of ancient Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities (the Bühler-Brockhaus Collection). Very much recommended!
gaybrielle hastings (6 months ago)
Lovely museum with several artifacts. Self guided tour. Museum and Cafe staff were very friendly. Plenty of parking spaces in the lot and roadside, for large campervans as well. I definitely recommend a visit if you are in Braga.
Lorraine Riva (7 months ago)
This museum offers an extensive collection of Roman items found in Braga. Some artefacts from Paleo and Middle Ages are also on display. I am really impressed by the collection.
Tassia Accioly (2 years ago)
Very well kept museum with a collection of archeological finds from a lot of centuries BC to the Roman empire. The museum is not very big (you're able to visit it calmly in an hour or so), and has a cute gift shop with some interesting merch. The collection is very interesting and pieces look very well maintained. The museum holds very interesting events, classes and workshops. It also has a library, a children's area and a restaurant, located just to the side of the gift shop on the lower floor. The museum is accessible and has ramps and elevators for wheelchairs and people with disabilities circulation.
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