Museum building · 1859–1879
New Customs House
Edifício da Alfândega Nova
On 25 September a new customs house is ordered on Miragaia beach to French architect Jean-François Colson's design.
Stories
A customs house on the beach 1859
On 25 September a new customs house is ordered on Miragaia beach to French architect Jean-François Colson's design.
Trains reach the river 1888
A railway spur links the customs house to Campanhã station.
A museum takes over 1992
A museum association is founded to keep the building and transport heritage.