Museums & galleries in Lisbon

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Museu Medeiros e Almeida
Museu Medeiros e Almeida

ВAn outstanding private collection of decorative arts, housed in the former home of the collector António Medeiros e Almeida. The 25-room exhibition includes porcelain, paintings, furniture, and unique clocks, reflecting the personal tastes and lifestyle of António and his wife.

Museu do Tesouro Real
Museu do Tesouro Real

The exhibition, which opened in 2022, is housed in a fortified "golden" vault and showcases the unique collections of the Portuguese Crown, including jewels, gold items, coins, and silver.

Museu de Marinha
Museu de Marinha

The Museum of Portugal is dedicated to the country's rich maritime history. The collection includes thousands of exhibits, including ship models, navigational instruments, ancient maps, and royal longboats, reflecting the era of the Age of Discovery.

Museu Nacional dos Coches
Museu Nacional dos Coches

A unique collection of 16th-19th century horse-drawn vehicles located in the Belém district. The exhibition includes the luxurious carriages of the Portuguese royal court, showcasing the technical and artistic evolution of carriages. The museum is divided into a modern building (2015) and an old riding arena.

Museu Arqueológico do Carmo
Museu Arqueológico do Carmo

A unique museum located inside the ruins of the Gothic church of the Carmo Monastery, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755. The museum features Portuguese archaeological finds, medieval tombs, Visigothic columns, and even Peruvian mummies.

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian

One of the most important art museums in the world, located in Lisbon. Founded in 1969 on the basis of the private collection of the tycoon Galust Gulbenkian. The museum features over 6,000 items, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to European paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Monet, and Degas, as well as exquisite French decorative art.

Museum of Modern Art and Architectural Center
Museum of Modern Art and Architectural Center

Located in the historic district of Belém, in the monumental complex of the Belém Cultural Center, it is one of the richest European venues dedicated to the art of the 20th and 21st centuries.