Caldas da Rainha has a history of the artisanal and industrial production of ceramics. The colourful azulejos (tiles) are a good example. The history of ceramics in this town is also the 'raw material' for contemporary artists.

Ceramics workshops and museums:
 

• Museu da Cerâmica: exhibition of an important collection of ceramics from the 16th to the 20th century. The museum is located in a beautiful villa, surrounded by gardens.
• Casa Museu de São Rafael: exhibition of ceramics by the artist São Rafael, made by the Bordallo Pinheiro factory. www.bordallopinheiro.com
• Atelier-Museu António Duarte: exhibition of work by of sculptor António Duarte (1912-1998)
• Atelier-Museu João Fragoso: exhibition of work by sculptor João Fragoso (1913-2000)
   

Other museums:
 

• Museu do Hospital e das Caldas da Rainha: museum on 5 centuries of medicinal springs, and the thermal hospital in Caldas da Rainha. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, carvings, clothing, furniture, ceramics, and medical / scientific instruments.
• Museu Barata Feyo: exhibition of work by sculptor Barata Feyo (1899-1990)
• Museu José Malhoa: exhibitions of paintings by José Malhoa (1855-1933), and work by other Portuguese artists
• Espaço Concas: exhibition of paintings by Maria da Conceição Nunes, also known as Concas (1946-1991), in the Centro de Artes
• Museu do Ciclismo: exhibition on cycling in Portugal