The Paula Rego Casa das Historias opened in 2009.  This art gallery is dedicated to the work of world famous Portuguese artist Paula Rego.  Admirers of Rego’s work can view her paintings, engravings and art on textile in this large area. Each of her paintings tells a story.

Paula Rego studied at the Slade School of Art in London from 1952 to 1956.  She moved from Portugal to the UK permanently in 1976.

One of the many paintings of Paula Rego above, who died in June 2022 in London but left her legacy to Cascais.

Eduardo Souto de Moura designed the Casa das Historias.  Apart from the gallery there is a shop to the left which sells Rego’s books and other gift items. A cafe overlooks the landscaped gardens.

CURRENT EXHIBITION:  18th December 2025 to 15th March 2026
Entitled: The CHPR Collection Dialogue with the Artist’s Collection 

Fifteen years since it’s innauguration this gallery forms an important part of the cultural scene in Cascais, dedicated to Paula Rego’s art.  Apart from the Museum’s own collection some public and private collectors have loaned their works for exhibitions here. The Cascais Council has also acquired some artworks in the past years.

Several areas with the works of Paula Rego on display.

Her paintings were influenced by years of the social and political turmoil in Portugal including the dictatorship.  The paintings show the constant evolvement with new techiniques and colours in her unique creative process.  One room shows framed prints,  etchings and aquatints.

Some of the art is on display for the first time.  The Curator of the museum is Catarina Alfaro.

The Paula Rego Casa das Historias is open Tuesday – Sunday: 10am to 6pm. Closed Monday.  Av. da República, 300, Cascais. Tel: +351-21-4826970.

By Pat Rodrigues