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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Avenida de Berna, 45, Lisbon, PT 1050039
Founded by petroleum mogul Calouste Gulbenkian and maintained by the foundation bearing his name, this stunning facility boasts three concert halls, two galleries and an orchestra. Comprehensive exhibits feature Egyptian, Oriental, Greco-Roman and European art and boast names such as Rembrandt, Ruebens, and Renoir. METRO: Sebastião; TRAM 24; BUS...
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Rua Dr. Nicolau de Bittemcourt, 1067, Lisbon 1000001
Superb gathering of modern Portuguese art with work ranging from the turn of the century to the present. Lisbon's first major permanent collection of modern art was established in 1980. METRO: Praça d'Espagna; BUS 16, 26, 31, 46 or 56
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Praça do Império, Lisbon 1400206
Among Europe's finest maritime centers with exhibits recalling Portugal's glorious contributions to nautical expedition. Items include naval uniforms and models of ships ranging from the 15th to the 18th centuries. There's also a nice section devoted to Portugal's pioneer aviators.
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Avenida Brasília, Lisbon 1400038
Stellar collection of Portuguese folk art and customs. Founded in 1948, the museum celebrates Portugal's provinces via five exhibition rooms of paintings, ceramics, clothing, agricultural tools and furniture. Impressive lineup of contemporary Portuguese artists are featured, including Anahory, Botelho, Lapa, de Melo, and Ferreira. TRAM 15; BUS 27,...
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Largo das Portas do Sol, 2, Lisbon 1100411
Insightful glimpse into Portuguese daily life during the 17th and 18th centuries. Items displayed include ceramics, furniture, silver and textiles, as well as a magnificent collection of frescoes. Museum is housed in the former palace of the Counts of Azura and frequently hosts lectures, temporary exhibits and concerts. TRAM 17, 12, 28
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Rua Serpa Pinto, 4-6, Lisbon, PT 1200444
Showcases artistic movements from 1850 to 1950 with an emphasis on sculpture, detailing the progression from romanticism to modernism. Frequent temporary exhibits featuring sculpture, mixed media and photography. TRAM 28; BUS 58 or 100
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes, 9, Lisbon 1200690
This 17th century palace is home to Portugal's finest ensemble of paintings. Other exhibits spotlight Oriental and African art, precious metals and stones, ceramics, sculpture and an impressive collection of European art spanning several centuries.
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Avenida da Ilha da Madeira, Lisbon
Established in 1965, this fascinating museum features more than 26,000 cultural items from numerous countries, including an excellent collection of Portuguese farming tools and African art.
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Rua da Madre de Deus, 4, Lisbon 1900312
A tribute to a most cherished aspect of Portuguese history. Exhibits trace more than 500 years of this remarkable art form with several thousand examples on hand. Tiles are both decorative and functional, as they chronicle historical and cultural moments in Portuguese history. BUS 18, 42, 104, 105
Category: Museums - Lisbon Attractions & Activities
Address: Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300, Lisbon 130004
Lisbon's most frequented attraction, the world's best coach museum contains an impressive collection of coaches dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Particularly noteworthy are the three exquisite baroque carriages used by Portugal's ambassador to Italy in the 1700's.
