Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum
The Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon is dedicated to the life and works of one of the most versatile and influential artists of 19th century Portugal. Located in Campo Grande, the museum is housed in a villa from the early 20th century, once the residence of the poet and friend of Bordalo, Cruz Magalhães. […]
National Museum of Sport
The National Sports Museum of Lisbon, located in the magnificent Palácio Foz in Praça dos Restauradores, is an institution dedicated to celebrating and documenting the history of sports in Portugal. Inaugurated in 2012 to commemorate the centenary of Portugal’s participation in the Olympic Games, the museum offers a rich collection of objects, memorabilia, and documents […]
National Museum of Theater and Dance
The National Museum of Theater and Dance, located in Lisbon, is an institution of great relevance for the history of performing arts in Portugal. Inaugurated in 1985 and officially renamed with its current name in 2015, the museum is located in the magnificent Palácio do Monteiro-Mor, an 18th-century building in the Lumiar district. This museum […]
Costume and Fashion Museum
The National Museum of Costume and Fashion, located in Lisbon, is a fascinating journey through the history of fashion and costume, offering an in-depth look at the evolution of clothing from the 18th century to the present day. Housed in the charming Palácio Angeja-Palmela, an 18th-century building surrounded by the greenery of the Parque Botânico […]
National Tile Museum
The National Tile Museum of Lisbon is one of the most fascinating museums in Portugal, entirely dedicated to the art of azulejos, the typical glazed tiles that adorn buildings and monuments throughout the country. Founded in 1965 and located in the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus, a historic building from the 16th century, the […]
National Museum of Natural History and Science
The National Museum of Natural History and Science in Lisbon, located on the elegant Rua da Escola Politécnica, is one of the main museum institutions in Portugal dedicated to science and natural history. Officially founded in 1926, but with roots dating back to the 18th century, this museum is a melting pot of knowledge and […]
Chiado Museum
The National Museum of Contemporary Art – Chiado Museum, located in the heart of Lisbon, is one of the most important cultural institutions in Portugal. Founded in 1911, the museum is housed in the former Convent of São Francisco da Cidade, a medieval building that was severely damaged by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. This historical […]
National Museum of Ethnology
The National Museum of Ethnology in Lisbon is one of the most relevant cultural institutions in Portugal, dedicated to the collection, preservation, and dissemination of the world’s ethnographic heritage. Located in the Restelo district, the museum offers visitors a unique overview of global cultural diversity through its rich collections. Officially founded in 1965, the museum […]
National Museum of Archaeology
The National Archaeology Museum of Lisbon, founded in 1893 by the archaeologist José Leite de Vasconcelos, is one of the most important institutions in Portugal dedicated to archaeology. Located in the former dormitory of the Jerónimos Monastery, in the Belém district, the museum offers a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of Portugal through […]
National Museum of Ancient Art
The National Museum of Ancient Art, located in Lisbon, is one of the most important museums in Portugal and a treasure trove of European and Portuguese art. Founded in 1884, the museum is housed in the Palácio de Alvor-Pombal, an elegant 17th-century palace that, with its splendid gardens and views of the Tagus River, provides […]
