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The Art of Drinking Entry Ticket at WOW

Historical Tours
Digital
120 minutes
English

From Alexander the Great's bronze kylix to Radioactive glasses, marvel at the most extensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of few in the world.

Through an extraordinary array of over 2,000 drinking vessels and glasses dating from as early as 6,000 BC, take an unforgettable journey through time and learn about the history of mankind.

Traverse the ages and admire countless rare and priceless pieces formerly owned by emperors and moguls, popes and princes. Learn about their stories and functions, and the customs and traditions they reveal. Understand how they reflect the society and wealth of the owner, and their role in daily use, festivities, rituals and ceremonies.

• Discover about the history of humanity through the ritual of drinking • Explore a private collection spanning over 8,000 years • Be inspired by 2,000 glasses and the customs and rituals they represent • Marvel at rare and symbolic vessels, dating back to the Earliest Civilisations

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The Art of Drinking Entry Ticket at WOW

From£17.67Per Person

What's included in The Art of Drinking Entry Ticket at WOW

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Itinerary

The Art Of Drinking - The Bridge Collection

Containing artefacts from the First Civilisations, to the Roman Empire, to the Industrial Revolution, "The Art of Drinking - The Bridge Collection" at WOW is the most extensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of few in the world. Displaying artefacts that narrate tales of gods, warriors, queens, and emperors, it explores the rituals and customs of civilizations, from antiquity to the modern day. The artefacts on display are not just objects; they are a reflection of entire civilizations, the diverse peoples who inhabited them, and the individuals who, at one point in their lives, made history a moment worth toasting.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Audio guide available in multiple languages
  • Entry to The Bridge Collection
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The Art Of Drinking - The Bridge Collection

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM until 07:00 PM (last entrance). Use your ticket anytime, on the selected date, during museum opening hours. Opening hours during bank holidays may vary. Please check the official website.

Operator

WOW Porto – The Cultural District