Things to do in Lisbon District, Central Portugal: The Best Art Museums

May 4, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in Lisbon District, Portugal including Museu Joao Mario, Zazule, Museu de Ceramica de Sacavem, Atelier Natalia Gromicho, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - Founder's Collection, SOU Movimento e Arte, Travessa da Ermida, Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas, Museu Colecao Berardo.
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1. Museu Joao Mario

Beco de Sao Benedito Junto ao Posto de Turismo, Alenquer 2580-395 Portugal +351 263 730 255 http://www.viveralenquer.pt
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Museu Joao Mario

2. Zazule

Avenida Valbom 28B next to Mc'Donalds, Cascais 2750-508 Portugal +351 915 075 507 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/zazuleoficial/
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Zazule

Make your own tile! Print your picture on a portuguese tile! Send your image by email or whatsapp and your personalized portuguese tile will be ready in 15 minutes. Send your picture by email, whatsapp or pendrive. Visit our shop and buy a original portuguese tile with fine arts.

3. Museu de Ceramica de Sacavem

Urbanizacao Real Forte Praça Manuel Joaquim Afonso, Sacavem 2685-145 Portugal +351 21 115 0536 [email protected] http://www.cm-loures.pt
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4. Atelier Natalia Gromicho

Rua da Misericordia 14 Piso S/l, Lisbon 1200-273 Portugal +351 965 865 454 http://meetingartgallery.wixsite.com/chiado
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Atelier Natalia Gromicho

5. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - Founder's Collection

Avenida de Berna 45A, Lisbon 1067-001 Portugal +351 21 782 3000 [email protected] http://gulbenkian.pt/museu/en/welcome/
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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - Founder's Collection

With works ranging from Antiquity to the early 20th century, the Founder’s Collection comprises more than six thousand pieces gathered throughout Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian’s life, including Egyptian Art, Greco-Roman Art, Islamic Arts, Painting, Sculpture and European Decorative Arts. Works by great masters such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Turner, Degas and René Lalique’s largest set of jewels are just a few examples of what can be found in one of the best private collections in the world. Besides the Founder’s Collection, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is also comprised by the Modern Collection, which features the largest and most complete collection of modern and contemporary Portuguese Art. The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is surrounded by one of the most emblematic modern gardens in Portugal, open all year. The Museum offers a wide range of facilities to improve the visitor’s experience: three cafeterias overlooking the Garden, a museum shop, free cloackroom service and free Wi-Fi.

Reviewed By bIuetraveler - Menlo Park, United States

The Calouste Gulbenkian collection is a must-see for art lovers and is widely considered one of the best art collections in Portugal. From Ancient Egyptian hieroglyph panels to breathtaking 20th century jewelry, this collection offers some of the finest artifacts, tiles, vases, and paintings. I personally suggest that you bring earbuds, as the museum has a free app that serves as an audio guide. Admission is free on the weekends, but during the weekdays, 12 and under is admitted free, ages below 29 and above 65 are admitted with a 50% discount. The museum also has free WiFi.

6. SOU Movimento e Arte

Rua Maria 73, Lisbon 1170-210 Portugal +351 21 154 7790 [email protected] http://www.sou.pt/index.html
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7. Travessa da Ermida

Travessa do Marta Pinto 21, Belem 1300-390 Portugal +351 21 363 7700 http://pt-br.facebook.com/travessa.daermida/
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8. Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Rua Madre de Deus 4 São João, Lisbon 1900-312 Portugal +351 21 810 0340 [email protected] http://www.museudoazulejo.gov.pt/
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo

A must-see for people interested in the history and design of ceramic tiles, this specialty museum houses a splendid collection of decorative tiles dating from the 15th century to the present.

Reviewed By sharonhW264WM - Las Vegas, United States

The amazing museum is located in the former Convent of Madre de Deus (founded in 1509) so the building (the cloister, vestry, upper choir, and St. Anthony’s Chapel) and its original tile work are spectacular examples of 1500’s art and architecture in themselves. In Portugal glazed tiles have been used since the 13th century. Initially tiles displayed plain colors and geometric shapes, but by the 16th century more decorative patterns, based on Hispanic, Moorish, and Islamic knot work and geometric patterns, emerged. These were gradually replaced by European motifs with plant and animal patterns, as well as gothic and romantic motifs. The museum’s collection traces tile development from the second half of the 15th century to present day. It was wonderful to wander from room to room and watch the stylistic changes in the tiles as time progressed. We saw everything from giant religious wall presentations and altarpieces, to fully-tiled rooms and stairwells, to hunting scenes and flowers, to fairytales and legends retold in tiles, to colorful tiled maps of Lisbon. St. Anthony’s Chapel was especially impressive—beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling with a huge dome, blue and white tiled scenes along the back and side walls, and baroque gilding throughout. This museum is truly one of a kind—a Lisbon must see.

9. Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas

Largo Portas do Sol 2 Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal +351 21 888 1991 http://www.fress.pt/Default.aspx
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Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas

Housed in a corner of the 17th century Azurara palace, this museum features decorative arts from the 15th through 19th centuries, including textiles, furniture, painting, jewelry and ceramics. Guided tours to the Arts and crafts workshops which feature artisans demonstrating traditional crafts like bookbinding, wood carving and working with gold leaf.

Reviewed By heidiplusfive - Calgary, Canada

a beautiful , quiet museum set in a period home. there were maybe six other visitors so felt like a private tour! excellent selection of tapestries, furniture , art and lighting. along with some curiosities. the docent was a historian who had compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions (in english). she was very helpful as there was little signage and no audio to help you along. well worht the 3euros and cna be seen in just over and hour.

10. Museu Colecao Berardo

Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1449-003 Portugal +351 21 361 2878 [email protected] http://www.museuberardo.pt
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Museu Colecao Berardo

Located in Belém, the Museu Coleção Berardo is The Most Visited Museum in Portugal and is the Main Modern and Contemporary Art Museum in Lisbon, with 6 Major Exhibitions on view. Open every day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entrance: 6:30 p.m.) Admission Ticket (adult): 5€, discounts available. Free on Saturdays, all day. Houses the Berardo Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, together with temporary exhibits. The permanent collection of the museum presents the major art movements of the 20th century - Cubism, Dadaism, Constructivism, De Stijl, Surrealism, Post-war Figuration, CoBrA, Abstract Expressionism, Kinetic and Op Art, Nouveau Réalisme, British Pop Art, American Pop Art, among others, presenting works from artists like Mondrian, Picasso, Duchamp, Andy Warhol, Jackson Polock, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dalí, Francis Bacon, Balthus, Lucio Fontana, Yves Klein, Pistoletto, Bill Viola, Andreas Gursky, Frank Stella, among others. A must-see in Lisbon!

Reviewed By jr87traveller - Prague, Czech Republic

Was kind of a spontaneous stop at this museum and we were really happy we entered this place... very interesting expositions and some world famous items from artists such as Andy Warhol or Picasso..

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