Other Cultural and Creative Infrastructures

MuMa – Matosinhos Museum Network (MuMa – Rede de Museus de Matosinhos)

At the heart of Matosinhos' cultural and creative infrastructure is MuMa – the Matosinhos Museum Network, comprising fourteen museums and museum hubs. This network promotes and coordinates museums across the region, offering increased visibility through monthly schedules and educational services, recognising their essential role in community engagement.

MuMMa – Matosinhos Memory Museum (MuMMa – Museu da Memória de Matosinhos)

The magic of the Museu da Memória de Matosinhos (MuMMa) begins with its location—the Visconde de Trevões Palace. Originally a residence, then a school and library, this grand 1909 building now serves as a bridge between past and present. The museum focuses on the people of Matosinhos, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the region’s history through interactive experiences, educational activities, and thematic exhibition spaces.

By the end of its first year of operation in 2022, MuMMa had welcomed over 12,000 visitors and hosted 199 regular activities, engaging 4,199 participants.

Quinta de Santiago Museum (Museu da Quinta de Santiago)

Originally built as a private residence in 1896, the Quinta de Santiago Museum was inaugurated in 1996 and is now regarded as a testament to Matosinhos' urban transformations in the late 19th century. Consisting of three buildings—the Casa do Bosque, Espaço Irene Vilar, and the main museum—it is part of the Matosinhos Museum Network and hosts various city events, including the Book Fair.

In 2022, the Matosinhos City Council organised nine major events at the museum, attended by 4,716 visitors.

Constantino Nery Municipal Theatre (Teatro Municipal de Matosinhos Constantino Nery)

Opened on 10 June 1906, the Constantino Nery Theatre was built by a stonemason who had returned from Brazil and contributed to the construction of the Leixões Port. For decades, it was Matosinhos' most important performance venue. Acquired by the City Council in 2001, it now hosts a diverse cultural programme.

During 2023, 63 events were held. The occupancy rate was 67.82 per cent and the number of participants was 16,049.

Municipal Gallery (Galeria Municipal)

Located on Avenida Afonso Henriques, the Municipal Gallery was inaugurated in 2005 by the Matosinhos City Council to promote contemporary Portuguese art across various disciplines, including painting, sculpture, design, and photography. The gallery aims to enrich the city's municipal art collection by exhibiting contemporary artistic projects.

In 2023, the gallery hosted a total of 4.903 people.