The Soares dos Reis National Museum has just received Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award, making it among the top 10% of attractions in the world.
The winners of the Travelers’ Choice, formerly known as Certificates of Excellence, have been awarded since 2011, in the categories of accommodation, restaurants and attractions around the world that have continually provided the best experience for customers/visitors.
For António Ponte, Director of the Soares dos Reis National Museum, this distinction confirms the ‘growing demand from visitors, both national and foreign, and validates the teamwork that has been developed, seeking to provide an experience of excellence for all those who enjoy and visit the Museum’.
Recently awarded the Museum of the Year 2024 Prize by the Portuguese Museology Association, the Soares dos Reis National Museum attracted around 86,000 visitors in its first year after reopening (60% domestic and 40% foreign), held eight temporary exhibitions and held around 700 mediation activities (visits, workshops, commented sessions, among others).
‘It’s been a constant challenge, with intense and diverse activity that has helped to solidify the reputation of the Soares dos Reis National Museum. The successive awards recognise the work we’ve done, creating more responsibility for the future,’ says António Ponte.
The Travellers’ Choice Award is given to those who receive a high volume of reviews and opinions that exceed the expectations of the Tripadvisor Community over 12 months, taking into account the quality, quantity and least antiquity of the reviews. The attractions’ length of stay on Tripadvisor and position in the Popularity Index ranking are also taken into account.