Museu Vista Alegre
Museu Vista Alegre
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
A journey into the world of porcelain… Undergoing renovation works between 2014 and 2016 the Vista Alegre museum intends to show the factory’s history, the aesthetic evolution of porcelain production and its significance in Portuguese society of the 19th and 20th centuries, through one of the most complete museum collections of that kind. Besides the renovated exhibition rooms you may visit, as part of the Museum circuit, the Chapel honouring Nossa Senhora da Penha de França and the Oficina de Pintura Manual [hand painting workshop] of the Fábrica da Vista Alegre, where you will be able to see the delicate ceramic painting.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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southerntraveller49
Andalucia, Spain954 contributions
Sept 2022
A very interesting place. If you´ve booked a room in the hotel nearby, they give you free tickets for the museum. The museum depicts the two-centuries history of Vista Alegre as a major pottery manufacturer, its fine products, its evolution in techniques and design, and a more general vision of that industry. Some pieces on display look really beautiful. It also reflects the way of living and the esthetics of the upper classes in the past. There´s also a shop where you can buy a wide range of items, plus a chapel and another shop, an outlet across the courtyard. It´s an interesting place although I guess that this type of museums, dedicated to a certain person or a particular activity, as opposed to a more general facility, it can be very exciting for people who are into it or have some previous knowledge, but not so much for children or a more general public. It deserves a visit.
Written 5 October 2022
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Espaço Chamuel
Ansiao, Portugal18 contributions
Sept 2021
Wonderful for a family trip. The museum has activities for the children, where parents can discover history with their kids. Lots of portugal´s history, and the company´s family history. the parks around the museam are beautiful. Have lunch at the Montebelo Hotel on the site. Great service, wonderful food. Stores on the site to explore and check out some deals. Take a trip to the beaches in Aveiro, nearby, in the afternoon
Written 1 August 2022
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José Chantre de Sousa
Oeiras, Portugal910 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
The Vista Alegre Museum is an unmissable visit for anyone visiting the Aveiro area. It is, more specifically, in Ílhavo, about 6km from Aveiro.
It is a Museum with different features; the Museum itself, with many of the most iconic pieces of Vista Alegre, but also with its History over time…, and what a History! It is also in the Museum that you can see real Artists painting the pieces in situ; what precision!!…
Then there is the Chapel; There is also a store dedicated to pieces by Bordalo Pinheiro, and also the VA Educational Center, where you can, by appointment, take a painting workshop.
You have all the reasons and more to make this wonderful visit!
It is a Museum with different features; the Museum itself, with many of the most iconic pieces of Vista Alegre, but also with its History over time…, and what a History! It is also in the Museum that you can see real Artists painting the pieces in situ; what precision!!…
Then there is the Chapel; There is also a store dedicated to pieces by Bordalo Pinheiro, and also the VA Educational Center, where you can, by appointment, take a painting workshop.
You have all the reasons and more to make this wonderful visit!
Written 6 April 2024
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lili g
5 contributions
Dec 2022
Porcelain production Museum with two centuries of history in detail... with more than thirty thousand (30 000) pieces! A 17th-century Chapel and original founder's home as a 5-star Hotel. The shop has Beautiful Top quality porcelain, crystal, and glass products for sale. Well worth the visit.
Written 1 January 2023
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Margarida Fialho
Lisbon, Portugal28 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
History of the most famous ceramic brand in Portugal since the XIX century. Beautifull pieces of art. The old ovens are a must. Visit also the store for Bordalo Pinheiro pieces. Excelent. You can stay at the great hotel nearby
Written 5 June 2022
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Lapin
Brasilia, DF434 contributions
Feb 2020
Famous porcelain industry. The shops disappointed. Both outlet and main shop. Stores around the world offer very nice products from Vista Alegre, but you cannot say that by visiting the production site. Visit to the industry was not allowed.
Written 10 April 2020
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momshochat
Los Angeles, CA74 contributions
Feb 2020
We loved going into the no-longer-operational industrial kilns! And, the up-close visit to the handpainting area of the factory was amazing...What artists they are!
Written 28 February 2020
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Carlos B
Lisbon, Portugal251 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
If you want to know about a Portuguese Superbrand, you must visit this old factory: it has a museum, a church, a theater just inside the factory yard. This factory deserves really a visit. Come in!...
Written 23 October 2014
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Luisa
Ilhavo, Portugal70 contributions
Aug 2020
Amazing place to see pottery and art!!!You will be surprised about the forms, colour and dimensions of this pottery!!The details are UNIQUE in the world!!!Must go!!!Take your kids...and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!
Written 4 November 2020
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Anne_Pereira
Detroit, MI95 contributions
Sept 2019
I have been here a few times and I must say the staff is more pleasant than they have been before. Great porcelain pieces (and also outlet pieces) but the museum is worth it all. Interesting history and a chance to see the artisans at work. Food/drink pricey but one expects that.
Written 7 October 2019
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visité la fabrica de porcelana a ihlavo jour e hora merci
Written 11 January 2018
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Todos los días
De mayo a septiembre: 10:00 – 19:30
De octubre a abril: 10:00 – 19:00
Última entrada 45 minutos antes del cierre. Cierra el 1 de enero, el domingo de Pascua y el 25 de diciembre.
Written 14 January 2018
Peux t on acheter de la porcelaine blanche si non où en trouver ?
Written 23 July 2017
Salut, Oui on peut acheter de la porcelaine à Vista Alegre à Ilhavo, qui est placé pres d´Aveiro, c´est un endroit (une usine)très jolie où on peut trouver toute sorte de choses en porcelaine et quelques unes à bon marché. Il ya aussi un musée qui on peut visiter.
Written 2 August 2017
Pretendo fazer uma visita esta semana, tem transporte publico de Aveiro a llhavo?
Written 18 July 2016
Sim, claro. Basta aceder e consultar os horários da empresa Transdev ou aceder ao site da Câmara de Ílhavo, em Turismo (Visit Ílhavo)»Info»Chegar e circular»Por terra, onde estão explicadas todas as opções.
Written 20 September 2016
Pode comprar porcelana da marca na loja da fábrica ou no outlet da fabrica.
Written 20 September 2016
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