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Entry Ticket to The Bridge Collection

Visitors admiring glass artifacts at The Bridge Collection exhibit.

Visitors viewing ancient artifacts at The Bridge Collection exhibit.

Exhibit of ancient artifacts at The Bridge Collection with visitor exploring displays.

Visitor reading exhibit on toasting traditions at The Bridge Collection.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Can you believe that the simple act of drinking and an object as commonplace as the glass can have 9,000 years of history? WOW Porto's Bridge Collection takes you through the evolution of drinking glassware and goblets, going all the way back to the earliest civilizations.

Immerse yourself in the intriguing customs and traditions intertwined with the history of the more than 1,800 drinking cups on display in the dedicated exhibit.

Discover the importance and role each historical relic had in daily use, rituals, celebrations or commemorations.

With this visit you can develop a more personal and in-depth understanding of human history through the rituals that have involved the activity of drinking.

Explore a private collection spanning several eras, including the glasses of Alexander the Great.

Entrance to the Bridge Collection

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

A story to sip on

Visit The Bridge Collection to discover the history of drinking and the evolution of this human activity through 9,000 years of history by visiting an extraordinary collection of drinking glasses. From the glasses of Alexander the Great to a quirky collection of radioactive glasses, the stories in this vast assortment of objects dedicated to sipping have something for everyone, no matter the variety of your interests. From everyday use to rituals, celebratory uses to toast types, visit the complete collection of these drinking cups that tell stories and customs through the ages.

Take an exciting journey through time and learn new things about human history through the perspective of the evolution of drinking glasses. Examine more than 1,800 containers used for drinking at The Bridge Collection. the oldest relic dates back to 7000 BC.

Important information

Activity suitable for wheelchair users and people with wheelchairs/pushchairs.

Guide dogs are allowed.

Facilities available include WiFi, checkroom and parking.

timings

Daily: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

You will immediately receive an email with your voucher.

Please display the voucher on your mobile device and show it along with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket redemption point.

Show your ticket to The Bridge Collection.

Address: Rua do Choupelo 39, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Ticket redemption point directions

How to get there

Bus

The nearest bus stop is Sta. Marinha. The attraction is a 10-minute walk from here.

Board bus 920 to reach the stop.

By subway

The nearest subway station is Jardim do Morro. The attraction is a 14-minute walk from here.

Take the D subway to reach the stop.