{"id":36661,"date":"2025-05-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/15-museus-incontornaveis-em-lisboa\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:07:54","slug":"15-must-visit-museums-in-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/15-must-visit-museums-in-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"15 MUST-VISIT MUSEUMS IN LISBON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/maat-belem-roteiro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"465\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MAAT \u2013 Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Avenida Bras\u00edlia, Central Tejo, 1300-598 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Housed in the century-old power station that formerly held the Electricity Museum, Lisbon\u2019s newest museum dedicated to contemporary art brings thought-provoking artistic and cultural proposals to the banks of the Tagus River.<br \/>\nThis innovative museum is also a new public space for the city: in addition to the iconic Central Tejo building\u2014an example of 20th-century industrial architecture\u2014the MAAT extends to a neighboring structure with a wavy, minimalist design by London-based architecture studio Amanda Levete. The building&#8217;s rooftop is walkable and has become one of the most popular viewpoints overlooking the river and the city.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maat.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.maat.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Calouste Gulbenkian Museum<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Av. de Berna, 45 A, 1067-001 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Widely regarded as one of the best museums in Portugal, it features two distinct art collections housed in separate buildings connected by a magnificent garden. The museum showcases pieces spanning over two thousand years of art, from Ancient Egypt to contemporary works. Throughout the year, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and guided tours.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulbenkian.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gulbenkian.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Museum of the Orient<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Av. Bras\u00edlia, Doca de Alc\u00e2ntara (North), 1350-352 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Under the management of the Oriente Foundation, this cultural space is dedicated to the historical, cultural, and artistic relationships between Portugal and the countries of the East.<br \/>\nIts permanent exhibition features two main collections: \u201cPortuguese Presence in Asia\u201d, showcasing the material evidence of ties between Portugal and the East since the 15th century, and \u201cShadows of Asia\u201d, presenting one of the many ethnographic collections from the Kwok-On collection, focused on traditional Asian cultural practices, covering regions such as India, Indonesia, Thailand, China, and Japan. Temporary exhibitions, workshops, and educational activities are also regularly held.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudooriente.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudooriente.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Rua da Madre de Deus, 4, 1900-312 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the former Madre de Deus Convent, founded in 1509 by Queen Leonor, this unique museum celebrates one of Portugal\u2019s most distinctive art forms: the azulejo (tile).<br \/>\nIts permanent and temporary exhibitions highlight this quintessential expression of Portuguese culture. The museum also includes a caf\u00e9 with a garden terrace, a shop, a library, and an educational service.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudoazulejo.gov.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudoazulejo.gov.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Coach Museum (Museu Nacional dos Coches)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Av. da \u00cdndia, 136, 2715-311 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Home to a world-unique collection of ceremonial and traveling vehicles from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the museum moved to its current building in May 2015, a space designed by architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, near the original location. Visitors can admire around 70 beautiful historic carriages.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudoscoches.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudoscoches.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fado Museum (Museu do Fado)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Lg. Chafariz de Dentro, 1, Alfama, 1100-139 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This museum tells the story of <strong>Fado<\/strong>, a unique musical genre and a symbol of Lisbon&#8217;s identity. Its permanent exhibition explores the history of Fado through visual arts, sheet music, repertoires, and musical instruments. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, seminars, concerts, and more.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudofado.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudofado.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Rua das Janelas Verdes, 1249-017 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Known locally as the <em>Janelas Verdes Museum<\/em>, this is Portugal\u2019s most important collection of national and international artworks, including the largest number of items classified as \u201cnational treasures\u201d by the state.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudearteantiga.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudearteantiga.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maritime Museum (Museu de Marinha)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Pra\u00e7a do Imp\u00e9rio, 2715-311 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the north and west wings of the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery, this museum is recognized by the large black anchor at its entrance. It is dedicated to Portugal\u2019s naval history and maritime achievements, with exhibits covering the entire history of Portuguese exploration across the world\u2019s oceans.<br \/>\nThe museum also promotes marine research and educational activities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/museu.marinha.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/museu.marinha.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MNAC \u2013 National Museum of Contemporary Art \u2013 Chiado Museum<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Rua Serpa Pinto, 4, 1200-444 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in Lisbon&#8217;s historic center, this museum was founded in 1911 and fully renovated in 1994 by French architect Jean-Michel Willmotte, with further expansion in 2015.<br \/>\nIts permanent collections document Portuguese artistic production from 1850 to the present, representing the most important state-owned collection of modern and contemporary art in Portugal.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museuartecontemporanea.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museuartecontemporanea.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lisbon Museum \u2013 Pal\u00e1cio Pimenta<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Campo Grande, 245, 1700-091 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about Lisbon\u2019s history. Housed in an 18th-century summer palace, it features a wide-ranging collection\u2014archaeology, drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures\u2014that illustrates different stages of the city\u2019s evolution in urban, economic, political, social, and cultural aspects.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudelisboa.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudelisboa.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bel\u00e9m Cultural Center (Centro Cultural de Bel\u00e9m)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Pra\u00e7a do Imp\u00e9rio, 1449-003 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Known as <strong>CCB<\/strong>, this major cultural hub in Bel\u00e9m was inaugurated in 1992 and has since become a landmark for arts and entertainment in Portugal.<br \/>\nIt hosts the Berardo Collection Museum\u2014an important modern and contemporary art museum\u2014along with performance venues, meeting spaces, two terrace restaurants, a caf\u00e9, shops, and landscaped gardens.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccb.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ccb.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Money Museum (Museu do Dinheiro)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Former Church of S. Juli\u00e3o, Largo de S. Juli\u00e3o, 1100-150 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Created by the Bank of Portugal, the Money Museum explores the theme of money and its history.<br \/>\nHoused in the 18th-century Church of S\u00e3o Juli\u00e3o, the museum blends historical ambiance with modern multimedia and interactive exhibits, offering a fresh and engaging visitor experience.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudodinheiro.pt\/destaques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudodinheiro.pt\/destaques<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Costume Museum (Museu Nacional do Traje)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Largo J\u00falio de Castilho, Lumiar, 1600-483 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This museum holds a collection of national and international clothing and fashion accessories from the 18th century to today, displayed through both permanent and temporary exhibitions. It is housed in a former 18th-century country estate, featuring the expansive Monteiro-Mor Park, open to the public.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudotraje.gov.pt\/pt-PT\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudotraje.gov.pt\/pt-PT\/Default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Puppet Museum (Museu da Marioneta)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Convento das Bernardas \u2013 Rua da Esperan\u00e7a, n\u00ba 146, 1200-660 Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the beautiful building of the Convent of the Bernardas in Santos-o-Velho, this is the first and only museum in Portugal entirely dedicated to the history and art of puppetry. Founded in 1987, its collection includes puppets from around the world and continues to grow thanks to contributions from collectors.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museudamarioneta.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museudamarioneta.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Museum of Natural History and Science<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Rua da Escola Polit\u00e9cnica 56\/58, 1250-102 Lisbon<\/em><br \/>\nThis museum promotes public curiosity and understanding of nature and science. It comprises several historically significant spaces\u2014some already classified as national monuments\u2014including the Botanical Garden, Astronomical Observatory, Chemical Laboratory, and the former Royal Riding School of the College of Nobles.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.museus.ulisboa.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.museus.ulisboa.pt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><em>Fonte: Bestguide<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lisbon&#8217;s cultural heritage is vast and offers something for everyone.<br \/>\nThese are must-see places for anyone visiting the Portuguese capital \u2013 and even for those who live here.<br \/>\nHere, we suggest 15 sites that we believe are essential to visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sem-categoria"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36661"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36661\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}