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Opening days in Porto Alegre: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Porto Alegre with known opening hours, 6 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Monday in Porto Alegre
6 closed · 2 open
Only 2 of 8 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.
Closed on Monday
- Usina do GasômetroAlso closed: Sun
- Fundação Iberê CamargoAlso closed: Tue and Wed
- Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS)
- Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana
- Jardim Botânico de Porto Alegre
- Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS
Open on Monday
- Catedral Metropolitana8:30–19:00
- Estádio Beira-Rio9:00–19:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usina do Gasômetro | ✕ | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | ✕ |
| Fundação Iberê Camargo | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 14–18 | 14–18 | 14–18 | 14–18 |
| Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS) | ✕ | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana | ✕ | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 |
| Jardim Botânico de Porto Alegre | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Catedral Metropolitana | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–1214–19 | 8:30–1214–19 |
| Estádio Beira-Rio | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Porto Alegre closed on Monday?
Some are. 6 of the 8 top sights in Porto Alegre with known hours close on Monday: Usina do Gasômetro, Fundação Iberê Camargo, Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS), Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana, Jardim Botânico de Porto Alegre, Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS. The other 2 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Porto Alegre?
On Sunday, 7 of the 8 top sights in Porto Alegre are open: Fundação Iberê Camargo, Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS), Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana, Jardim Botânico de Porto Alegre, Catedral Metropolitana, Estádio Beira-Rio, Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS.
Which attractions in Porto Alegre are open every day?
2 top sights in Porto Alegre are open all seven days: Catedral Metropolitana, Estádio Beira-Rio.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-26). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/Sao_Paulo).
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