World of Discoveries Porto: tickets, opening hours and visiting with children
World of Discoveries is a theme-park museum on the Portuguese Age of Discovery, on the Douro in the Miragaia district (Rua de Miragaia 106). In 1 hr 30 to 2 hrs you walk through life-size sets and a covered boat ride, with an audio guide: a choice for families, especially in the rain. According to the Visit Porto tourism website, admission is 16 € for an adult, 10 € for a child aged 4 to 12 and 13 € for seniors (over 65) and students; free up to age 3. One reseller shows lower prices (about 12.75 € for an adult): confirm the price on the museum's official site before buying. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm, and weekends and public holidays 10am to 7pm.
Highlights
The life-size scenes
The rooms recreate ports, ships and encounters with the peoples of Africa, Asia and America, with animated figures and navigation objects (astrolabes, charts).
The boat ride
A short boat ride inside the route, with audio guide, in a dim light that can impress the youngest.
The practical side
The route is indoors: a good idea on a rainy day; allow 1 hr 30 to 2 hrs.
Hours and prices
Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm), weekends and public holidays 10am-7pm (last entry 6:30pm); closed 25 December and 1 January; no published Monday hours in the sources consulted. Full price 16 €, ages 4-12 10 €, seniors and students 13 €.
Practical info
Tips
- It offers a 10% discount to holders of a CP train ticket valid on the day of the visit: show it at the ticket office. Buy online on weekends. For more ideas with children, read Porto with children; for the river, see the six bridges cruise. Prices come from secondary sources in October 2026.
How to get there
Rua de Miragaia 106, 4050-387 Porto, on the Douro, about 15 minutes' walk from São Bento station and the Ribeira.
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