Museums & galleries in Lisbon
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.