Best museums and art galleries in Lisbon

Tradition, history and contemporary art

15/04/2025

Enjoy a more historical and cultural tour through Lisbon and be sure to include a visit to the best museums in the Portuguese capital!

A trip is always synonymous with learning. Interacting with a different reality or just a break from our daily routine, allows us to see other perspectives and adopt different ways of thinking and acting. If you love visiting museums or art galleries on your trips, know that the Portuguese capital has a varied offer to fulfil your vacation days!

To make it easy for you, we put together a selection of some of the best museums in Lisbon. Have we sparked your curiosity and are you already making plans and itineraries for your visit to Lisbon?

Follow our tips and get ready to learn!

MAAT - Museum of art, architecture and technology

In the historical area of Belém, MAAT exhibits national and international works from contemporary artists, architects and thinkers. The purpose of the exhibitions is to help people reflect on important and current issues and trends.

Museum of contemporary art - Centro Cultural de Belém

Previously known as Museu Coleção Berardo, this museum reopens as a contemporary art museum, with permanent exhibitions that review artistic genres from the 60s.

National museum of ancient art

Located in Palácio Alvor, this museum has the largest number of paintings, sculptures and decorative art works from the Middle Age to Contemporaneity, from all over Europe, but also from Africa and the East.

National tile museum

Considered one of the most important museums in Portugal, this space has the mission of collecting, preserving, studying and showcasing representative samples of the evolution of ceramic pieces and tiles in Portugal. The tile is considered one of the most distinctive marks of Portuguese culture.

National Coach museum

Inaugurated in 1905, this museum presents an incredible collection of the most beautiful, iconic and older coaches in the worlds history. In this collection, it is possible to see approximately 9000 objects, from cavalry accessories to luxury coaches used in international trips.

Fado museum

As an identifying symbol of Lisbon, the Fado Museum has been praising fado since 1998, through a permanent exhibition where you can get to know its history and the biography of artists that have propelled it. Here, youll find collections gifted by musicians, artists and composers.

Belo-Galsterer gallery

At only a 3-minute walking distance from our hotels located in Praça Marquês de Pombal, this contemporary art gallery works with artists from different origins and generations, who have a strong impulse to explore design, culture, sculpture and video.

National museum of Natural History and Science

This is a space for education, science and culture with the purpose of sparking curiosity and understanding regarding science and nature. The Lisbon Botanical and Tropical Gardens are also part of the museum.

Art Studio Lisbon

Located in LxFactory, this atelier is also a gallery, which stands out for its original paintings and xylographs. The goal is to help people understand the image and its value in the history of humankind and the future.

Banksy Museum

This museum tells the story and presents the works of the street master Banksy. It showcases over 100 reproductions of his works, including video installations, graffiti, screens and projections of various universal themes that range from culture to politics.

Money museum

Founded in 2016, here you can have an interactive experience and get to know the history of the bank and the importance of money in our lives. During the visit, you can see coins and notes from all over the world and manufacturing products. The highlight of the visit is the opportunity to touch a gold bar that is worth approximately half a million euros.

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