Welcome to the Museum

Explore through an interactive virtual experience the Museum, the collections, and the historic building
National Monument – Santo António Hospital. There is much to explore and discover …
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THE MUSEUM

The Museum of the History of Health Sciences and Institutional Memory is dedicated to promoting the origins and roots of its hospital units, as well as preserving and highlighting its remarkable heritage, which serves as a reference for medicine in Porto and across the nation.

VISIT

As a learning space, the Museum offers a diverse programme of activities and themed guided tours which, in an original and educational way, aim to promote knowledge and develop skills around key Health-related topics.

DISCOVER

We invite you to explore our heritage collection as a testament to the evolution of Medicine and Pharmacy, focusing on healing traditions, technological development, and their use across different periods. A global, integrated, and innovative perspective on Health collections.

Collections

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What´s On

NATIONAL DAY OF HISTORIC CENTRES

NATIONAL DAY OF HISTORIC CENTRES

An opportunity to discover a unique heritage !

Museum Newsletter _ February 2026

Museum Newsletter _ February 2026

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS

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EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION "THE HOUSE OF MEDICINE "

A return full of memory, identity, and recognition for the role this house played in the city's medical education.