Exhibitions in Torres Vedras in January 2026: A Cultural Guide for Cold Days

January in Torres Vedras invites you to slow down. Days are shorter, the pace is calmer, and the city is perfect for indoor programs: leisurely walks through the historic center, visits to museums, galleries, and exhibitions that stimulate the mind and spark curiosity.

For those choosing Quinta da Carlota as a retreat in January 2026, this is the ideal complement: peaceful mornings at the quinta, cultural afternoons in the city, and a return to the quiet countryside at the end of the day. Here is a guide to exhibitions on display throughout the month, suitable for different tastes and rhythms.

 

In the City Center: Start at the Gallery and Walk

Begin your walk at Paços – Galeria Municipal, an excellent starting point that hosts two exhibitions in the same space:

  • All over the Place, by Luísa Baeta: until March 28th, 2026
  • Ponto de Vista, by Ateliê de Arteterapia do GADV: until January 24th, 2026

From here, everything can be done on foot, in a historic center that is welcoming even on the coldest days.

 

For a Quiet Pause: Biblioteca Municipal

Perfect for lovers of architecture, territory, and memory, the Municipal Library invites you to stop and observe:

  • Da Viagem ao Lugar | Termas do Vale dos Cucos: January 10th to February 24th, 2026

A peaceful space, perfect for slowing down.

 

Illustration and Installation: Fábrica das Histórias

Fábrica das Histórias – Casa Jaime Umbelino is a must-visit in January, with several exhibitions under one roof:

  • Criaturas, criações e outras ficções: until January 31st, 2026
  • Paredes de papel (installation): until March 28th, 2026
  • “Nós, os Bichos – contributo para o estudo da Gramática Animal”: until March 28th, 2026
  • Alma Nova: until December 31st, 2026

A rich and creative visit, ideal for a full afternoon.

 

Carnival Inside: Centro de Artes e Criatividade

Even outside the festive season, the Centro de Artes e Criatividade keeps one of Torres Vedras’ main identities alive:

  • Diálogos de Carnaval: until June 30th, 2026
  • Carnaval em realidade virtual: permanent exhibition

An engaging way to understand the city beyond the obvious.

 

Heritage and Local History: Museu Municipal Leonel Trindade

For a more historical perspective, the Museu Municipal Leonel Trindade is perfect for any winter day:

  • Pintura Antiga de Torres Vedras (16th–18th centuries): permanent exhibition
  • Histórias do Zambujal: 50 anos do Instituto Arqueológico Alemão em Torres Vedras: permanent exhibition

 

Family-Friendly or Nostalgic

  • The Ateliê dos Brinquedos is a light and charming option:
  • Brinquedos: until January 25th, 2026
  • O País dos Brinquedos: permanent exhibition

 

How to Organize Your Day

For a compact itinerary, combine Paços – Galeria Municipal, Biblioteca Municipal, and Museu Municipal Leonel Trindade. For a more creative afternoon, choose Fábrica das Histórias and Centro de Artes e Criatividade. At the end of the day, nothing beats returning to the peace of the countryside.

Make Quinta da Carlota your retreat in January 2026: stay with us, enjoy the tranquility of the Quinta, and explore Torres Vedras at your own pace – with time, comfort, and inspiration. Book your stay and experience winter in a new way.

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