Granu Vasco Museum of Art is located next to the cathedral of Viseu, in a restored former episcopal palace of the XVI century. In the episcopal palace at the time I was also in college, seminary, because in the XVI century, Catholic priests were required to educate young people and, therefore, very often you can hear that this museum is located in the old seminary.

Bishop's Palace was built for many years. The museum was founded in 1916 and was named after the famous painters of the Renaissance Portugal Vasco Fernandes, once known as granite Vasco. Under his leadership, it was opened in Viseu school of painting. The basis of the museum's collection began painting Granu Vasco and other artists gathered collector Almeida Moreira.

The main exhibits of the museum are considered altarpieces which were created specifically for the cathedral of Viseu. Among these works - the main altar, which was created by the then budding artist Vasco Fernandes. Exhibited even altars later period of creativity Vasco Fernandes. Some of these altars Vasco Fernandes did with your Gaspar, his first disciple. Also among the exhibits there are also sculptures, objects of decorative art, art metalwork, paintings by Portuguese artists of the nineteenth and twentieth century. Exhibited among the exhibits and items for the service of the liturgy, jewelry, painting and sculpture. Part of the collection includes porcelain and faience works of Portuguese artists, as well as items of antique furniture.

From 2001 to 2003, the museum was closed for renovation, and in 2004 re-opened its doors to visitors.