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Museum · Cascais, Lisboa
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
Museum dedicated to the painter Paula Rego, in a 2009 building with two red pyramidal towers designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, winner of the Pritzker Prize.
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About Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is dedicated to one of the most well-known Portuguese artists of the 20th century. Paula Rego was born in Lisbon in 1935, spent her childhood near Cascais and lived most of her life in London, where she died in 2022.
The museum opened in 2009, in a building by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2011. The two pyramid-shaped towers, of concrete painted red, stand out among the garden's trees.
The collection brings together the artist's paintings, drawings and prints, known for scenes that recreate folk tales, children's stories and women's lives, with strong characters and unsettling settings. There are also works by her husband, the painter Victor Willing.
The museum hosts temporary exhibitions and has a café and shop. It is a few minutes from the Cidadela and the Farol de Santa Marta.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours.
Best time
Any time of year; it's a good option for a rainy day. It is closed one day a week; check the schedule beforehand.
How to get there
It is on Avenida da República, about a 10-minute walk from Cascais station.
Tip
Notice the building from the outside before entering. Combine it with the Farol-Museu de Santa Marta, a few minutes' walk away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
Who was Paula Rego?
A Portuguese painter born in Lisbon in 1935, who lived in London and is known for scenes that recreate tales and stories.
Who designed the museum building?
The architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, winner of the Pritzker Prize.
Where is the Casa das Histórias?
On Avenida da República, about a 10-minute walk from Cascais station.