José Malhoa Museum Building

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Leiria > Caldas da Rainha > Caldas da Rainha > Avenal

Location and Importance

- Located in Parque D. Carlos I, in Caldas da Rainha.

- First building in Portugal designed to be a museum.

- Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 2002.

Museum History

- Conceived to bring the painter José Malhoa closer to his homeland.

- José Malhoa donated several works to the museum.

- Inaugurated in 1934 in the "Casa dos Barcos" (Boat House), in Parque D. Carlos I.

- Current building inaugurated in 1940.

- Changes in the museum's management and name over the years.

Development and Exhibitions

- Creation of the Educational Service in 1962.

- Exhibition of a ceramics collection in 1964.

- Realization of several temporary and thematic exhibitions.

- Significant renovations between 2006 and 2008.

Museum Collection

- Collections of painting, sculpture, medal art, drawing, and ceramics from the 19th and 20th centuries.

- Largest collection of works by José Malhoa.

- Important collection of Portuguese naturalist art.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museu_de_José_Malhoa