Museums

Located in the most modern and contemporary wing of the Ajuda National Palace, in one of Lisbon's newest museums, you can admire an incredible permanent collection. It includes a huge collection of silverware, gold nuggets, gifts from countries, decorations, coins, and, of course, the jewels that the royal family wore daily.

Here you can learn all about the history of the Portuguese Navy through spaces dedicated to various areas of activity of this entity, such as the Planetarium or the Galley Pavilion.

Going to the Fado Museum and listening to some of the most beautiful music is undoubtedly one of our pleasures, and we don't try to hide it.

One of the museums in Lisbon where you can appreciate this type of craftsmanship is the National Tile Museum itself, one of the most visited museums in the country, but unfortunately more by foreigners than by Portuguese people.

At the Pharmacy Museum, this story is told through objects that become a memory of five thousand years of history, and through which you will be able to understand the evolution of health and pharmacy over the years.
Just imagine entering a pharmacy that is over 400 years old and how different it would be from those of today.

At the Museum of the Orient, you'll find everything related to this side of the globe, from the oldest pieces and artifacts to the history of the civilizations of that part of the planet.
Here you will also find various collections of Portuguese and Asian art, demonstrating what the Portuguese once left behind in those parts.

The Money Museum introduces you to the importance of currency in society, while you'll have fun stamping your face on one of the coin's faces. It promises a well-spent midday.

This isn't just one of our favorite museums in Lisbon, it's also one of our favorite places. And that's because we love going to the museum and strolling through the Lisbon Botanical Garden. To explore the evolution of species while learning more about animals and plants.
Dinosaurs? You're in the right place! Here you'll find lots of information about what is known today about these giants of prehistory.

At the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum you can visit two collections: the Founder's Collection and the Modern Collection.
In the first, you will find objects from Ancient Egypt, the Islamic East, or works by artists such as Rembrandt, Turner, Monet, Rodin, or René Lalique. In the second, you will learn more about Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, Almada Negreiros, Paula Rego, or Vieira da Silva, in one of the most complete collections of modern and contemporary Portuguese art, from the late 19th century to the present day.

Get ready to enter a world full of puppets and marionettes, in a museum that will enchant both children and adults who appreciate this type of folkloric and traditional craft.
Here you will find various collections of masks and dolls from different parts of the globe, from Asia to Mexico, passing through Brazil and Europe.

We are all a little fascinated by cars or the fantastic world of carriages, reminiscent of Cinderella.
And that's why at one of Lisbon's museums, the National Coach Museum, you'll enjoy learning a little more about our history and this mode of transport.

Of course, we couldn't leave out the MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology! Just being outside, near the entrance or at the famous viewpoint, is already a spectacle.
Plus, it's located in Belém, one of our favorite places to stroll and see the Tagus River.