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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum on Avenida de Berna holds one man's collection, kept together as he assembled it.
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- Lisbon
Country guide
Museums in Portugal
Portugal fits 11.4 million people into 92,225 square kilometres on the western edge of Iberia, plus the Madeira and Azores archipelagos far out in the Atlantic....
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Portugal fits 11.4 million people into 92,225 square kilometres on the western edge of Iberia, plus the Madeira and Azores archipelagos far out in the Atlantic. Sea does much of the work: internal waters and territorial sea together account for two-fifths of the country's territory. On the mainland the difference that matters runs north to south — Porto and the Douro valley are granite, green and wine, Lisbon sits mid-coast on its estuary, and the Algarve at the bottom is dry, low and built for summer. The whole mainland can be driven in a day, which is why most visits combine two cities rather than choose one.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Lisbon
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Practical information
- Language spoken
- Portuguese
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +351
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and F · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: no seasonality data recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: seasonal closure recorded
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded — this month
- December: no seasonality data recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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02 2 hoursNational Azulejo Museum
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
The National Tile Museum is Portugal's museum of the azulejo, the glazed tile that covers the country's churches, palaces, station halls and ordinary stairwells, and it is installed in a building that is itself part of the exhibit: the former…
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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03 1 hr 30 minCarmo Archaeological Museum
Museu Arqueológico do Carmo
The Carmo Archaeological Museum occupies the ruins of the Carmo Convent, a Gothic church devastated by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The open-air nave, with its skeletal arches reaching skyward, stands as one of Lisbon's most haunting landmarks.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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04 4 hoursNational Museum of Ancient Art
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is Portugal's national collection of art made before the twentieth century, and the first thing a visitor planning a trip to Lisbon needs to know about it is that it is shut.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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05 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Art, Architecture and Technology
Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (MAAT)
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, known locally as Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (MAAT), is a cultural institution in Lisbon. It occupies a prominent riverside position along the Tagus in the Belém district.
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- Lisbon
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06 1 hr 30 minPalácio Nacional da Ajuda
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda is a neoclassical palace in Lisbon, Portugal. It served as a royal residence and remains a significant monument of Portuguese heritage.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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07 1 hr 30 minNational Coach Museum
Museu Nacional dos Coches
The National Coach Museum, locally named Museu Nacional dos Coches, stands as one of Lisbon's most distinctive cultural institutions. It holds one of the world's finest collections of royal ceremonial vehicles.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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08 1 hr 30 minFado Museum
Museu do Fado
The Fado Museum, known locally as Museu do Fado, is a cultural institution in Lisbon dedicated to Portugal's iconic musical genre. Fado, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, expresses saudade—a profound sense of longing.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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09 1 hr 30 minEdifício Pedro Álvares Cabral , antigos Armazéns Frigoríficos do Bacalhau, actual Museu do Oriente
Museu do Oriente
The Edifício Pedro Álvares Cabral is a historic industrial building in Lisbon, formerly known as the Armazéns Frigoríficos do Bacalhau, which served as cold-storage warehouses for codfish, a cornerstone of Portuguese trade and diet.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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10 1 hr 30 minNavy Museum
Museu de Marinha
The Navy Museum, also called Museu de Marinha, explores Portugal's long maritime tradition. It stands in Belém within the Jerónimos Monastery complex, placing naval history alongside one of Lisbon's major heritage landmarks.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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11 1 hr 30 minBelém Cultural Center
Centro Cultural de Belém
The Belém Cultural Center, known locally as Centro Cultural de Belém, is a major cultural complex in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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12 1 hr 30 minAncient Roman theatre
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
The Ancient Roman theatre, known locally as Museu de Lisboa – Teatro Romano, preserves the remains of a Roman performance venue in Lisbon's Alfama district.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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13 1 hr 30 minCadeia do Aljube
Museu do Aljube - Resistência e Liberdade
Cadeia do Aljube, now operating as Museu do Aljube - Resistência e Liberdade, is a former prison in Lisbon. The building served as a place of detention during the Estado Novo dictatorship that governed Portugal from 1933 to 1974.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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14 1 hr 30 minMuseu da Marioneta
Museu da Marioneta is a museum dedicated to the art of puppetry, located in Lisbon. It occupies the historic Convento das Bernardas in the Madragoa district.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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15 1 hr 30 minRafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum
Museu Bordalo Pinheiro
The Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, locally named Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, is a Lisbon museum dedicated to the work of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, a prominent nineteenth-century Portuguese artist.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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16 1 hr 30 minCasa Fernando Pessoa
Casa Fernando Pessoa is a cultural house museum in Lisbon devoted to the life and work of Fernando Pessoa. The building was his home during his final years, and the site combines remembrance with literary study and cultural programming.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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17 1 hr 30 minAmália Rodrigues House Museum
Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues
The Amália Rodrigues House Museum is a cultural institution in Lisbon dedicated to the life and legacy of Amália Rodrigues, Portugal's most celebrated fado singer.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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18 1 hr 30 minMuseu do Dinheiro
Museu do Dinheiro is a museum in Lisbon dedicated to the history of money and currency. It is operated by the Banco de Portugal, the country's central bank, and serves as an institution preserving and presenting numismatic and monetary heritage.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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19 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of Natural History and Science
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência
The National Museum of Natural History and Science occupies a historic building in Lisbon’s university quarter. It brings together natural history, scientific study, and public learning.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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20 1 hr 30 minChiado Museum
Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea - Museu do Chiado
The Chiado Museum is the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon, housed in a building that was reconstructed following a devastating fire in 1988.
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- Lisbon
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21 1 hr 30 minCentro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)
Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian, usually called CAM, is Lisbon’s dedicated museum for modern and contemporary art. The museum forms part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation complex, but it is distinct from the foundation’s classical art museum.
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- Lisbon
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22 1 hr 30 minPavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva Science Centre
Pavilhão do Conhecimento
The Pavilhão do Conhecimento, known in English as the Ciência Viva Science Centre, is an interactive science museum located in Lisbon. It occupies a building originally constructed for Expo '98, the last world exposition of the 20th century.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
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23 1 hr 30 minReservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras
The Reservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras is a historic water reservoir in Lisbon, Portugal. It forms part of the city's 18th-century Águas Livres Aqueduct system, engineered to supply fresh water to the capital.
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- Lisbon
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24 1 hr 30 minCarris Museum
Museu da Carris
The Carris Museum, or Museu da Carris, traces the history of Lisbon’s public transport through the company that operates the city’s trams, buses, and funiculars.
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- Lisbon
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25 1 hr 30 minPilar 7 Experience
Experiência Pilar 7
Experiência Pilar 7 is a visitor attraction in Lisbon centred on the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge. The experience focuses on one of the bridge's massive concrete pillars, offering access to structural elements normally hidden from public view.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Portugal be?
Eight to twelve days allows four days in Lisbon, two or three in Porto, and one carefully chosen extension. The Algarve requires a regional stay, while Madeira and the Azores require flights and separate weather planning.
What entry documents are needed for Portugal?
Portugal is in the Schengen Area, but passport and visa rules depend on nationality and route. Verify the current requirement through the Portuguese foreign ministry's official visa portal.
What is the best way to travel around Portugal?
Lisbon and Porto anchor the mainland rail corridor, with Faro serving the Algarve by air and rail. Regional buses and rental cars fill rural gaps, and Lisbon and Porto use separate urban fare systems.
When is a practical time to visit Portugal?
April to June and September to October broadly suit Lisbon, Porto, and the mainland corridor. Madeira, the Azores, and the Algarve have distinct weather and transport considerations that need their own check.
What money and payment basics apply in Portugal?
Portugal uses the euro (EUR). Keep a small euro reserve for individual businesses or rural stops and verify the charged currency before accepting a card conversion.
What practical safety details should I save for Portugal?
Portugal's emergency number is 112. Expect a 230 V electrical supply with Type C and F outlets. Tap-water status remains Not recorded in this dataset; seek destination-specific guidance instead of inferring safety.