Museums and Art Galleries in Lisbon
Museums and Art Galleries in Lisbon
The best museums and art galleries in Lisbon
Lisbon offers a wide selection of museums, art galleries and cultural exhibitions. From classic museums with immense history to modern and contemporary galleries and informative museums. Lisbon is the ideal destination for those who want to invest in culture and even enjoy works of art on display.

We have prepared a guided tour so you can discover the best museums and art galleries in Lisbon.

Dos Coches National Museum
Located in the former riding stables of the Palace of Belém, the Dos Coches National Museum is one of the most visited in Lisbon. This museum brings together a unique collection in the world, of around 9,000 objects, which predominantly includes vehicles, some for travel and leisure, from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and cavalry accessories.

Royal Treasure Museum
It is in the Royal Treasury Museum that you can find most of the former assets of the former Portuguese Royal House, both works belonging to the Crown and from the former private collections of the various members of the Portuguese royal family. A visit to this museum begins at “Ouro e Diamantes do Brasil” where a sample of raw specimens of metals and gems is presented and ends with “the Travels of the Royal Treasure”. You cannot miss this experience!

MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
At MAAT is where you can find true modernity in museums and art galleries in Lisbon. Without a doubt, the curves designed by the Englishwoman Amanda Levete are what draws the most attention in this building that is a must-stop by the river.

National Museum of Ancient Art
The National Museum of Anciet Art is the most important museum of art from the 12th to the 19th centuries in Portugal. This houses the most relevant public collection in the country: from painting, sculpture and decorative arts – Portuguese, European and from the Expansion –, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum has one of the best private art collections in the world and is a mandatory stop when following a route of the best museums and art galleries in Lisbon. A visit to the Museum includes sections on Egyptian Art, Greco-Roman Art, Islamic Art, European Painting and the remarkable collection of jewelery by René Lalique.

Where to stay in Lisbon?
Knowing and visiting all these museums and art galleries in Lisbon deserves a stay close to the historic center of the city, with quality and comfort. For that, we suggest you stay at the Rossio Apartments, located just a few minutes from Chiado and Praça do Comércio. Book your stay now, at the best price and discover the best museums and art galleries in Lisbon!

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