The Art of Drinking WOW Museum Ticket in Porto
About this experience
Book your tickets to discover the Bridge Collection, a museum at WOW Porto showcasing 9000 years of drinking history through displays of drinking vessels and glasses.
What to expect
Step back in time and discover an extraordinary collection of over 2,000 drinking vessels and cups dating from 6,000 BC at The Art of Drinking exhibition in WOW. This unique display features rare and priceless artefacts once owned by emperors, magnates, popes, and princes.<div><br>Learn about the history, functions, and traditions behind these exceptional pieces, revealing insights into the societies they belonged to. Understand how these vessels symbolise wealth, social status, and cultural customs through daily use, festivities, rituals, and ceremonies.</div><div><br>Spanning from the Earliest Civilisations, through the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, The Art of Drinking is the most extensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of the few worldwide.</div><div><br>Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through history, perfect for lovers of art, culture, and heritage. Visit WOW and experience the art of drinking like never before.</div>
Highlights
- 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
Things to note
- The Bridge Collection is open daily from 10.00 am until 07.00 pm (last entrance)
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April 2026
Passengers
$15.85 each
$7.28 each
About this ticket
Visit the Bridge Collection, a museum at WOW Porto showcasing 9000 years of drinking history through displays of drinking vessels and glasses. From Alexander the Great’s glass to a collection of radioactive glasses, there’s something for everyone to see. The Bridge Collection is a comprehensive collection of drinking vessels, that shines a light on the stories and customs associated with drinking, from its daily use to its rituals to its commemorations and celebrations.Journey through time and learn about the story of humanity through the evolution of drinking vessels, from the earliest civilizations to the present day. Marvel at more than 1,800 vessels and glasses on display with the oldest piece dating back to 7000 B.C.
Visit the Bridge Collection, a museum at WOW Porto showcasing 9000 years of drinking history through displays of drinking vessels and glasses.
Choose your date
April 2026
Passengers
$15.85 each
$7.28 each
