The Museu do Vidro (Glass Museum) is placed in the Stephens Palace, old house of Guillerme Stephens, in Marinha Grande, Portugal.
This Neoclassical building from the 17th century has British influences.
The museum deals with the 250 years of glass history of Marinha Grande. It is dedicated to the study of art and glass craftwork in Portugal, from the17th century until nowadays.
Its interior houses amazing glass pieces, but also machines or tools to work with glass.
Its permanent exhibition shows the evolution of glass industry in Portugal especially in Marinha Grande. This museum also houses temporary exhibitions.
More information:
Location:
Praça Guilherme Stephens, 2430-960 M.nha Grande, Portugal
Ticket price:
1,5€
Opening hours:
From tuesday to sunday from 10h00 to 18h00.
Telephone:
(+351) 244 573 377
E-mail:
museu.vidro@cm-mgrande.pt
Mapa Interactivo:
Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:
Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril
Turismo de Portugal