Museums in Lisbon District
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, the National Museum of Ancient Art, the National Azulejo Museum, MAAT and the Lisbon Oceanarium in Lisbon, and the Pena Palace in Sintra.
Lisbon District Museum Guide
Our guide lists 116 museums in Lisbon District across 11 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Lisbon (72), Sintra (14), and Cascais (8).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (22%), Art & Design (21%), and People & Literature (9%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
29 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €13.
39 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 45 offer dedicated programs for families, and 31 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Lisbon District
The best-known museums in Lisbon District
Torre de BelémHistory · Lisbon
Mosteiro dos JerónimosHistory · Lisbon
Palácio Nacional da PenaCastles & Palaces · Sintra
Sé de LisboaHistory · Lisbon
Castelo de São JorgeHistory · Lisbon
Palácio Nacional de MafraCastles & Palaces · Mafra
Museu Calouste GulbenkianArt · Lisbon
Museu Nacional de Arte AntigaArt · Lisbon
Palácio Nacional de QueluzCastles & Palaces · Queluz
Palácio Nacional de SintraCastles & Palaces · Sintra
Museums in Lisbon District with free admission
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesArt · Cascais
Museu de História Natural de SintraNature · Sintra
Casa-Museu Leal da CâmaraPeople · Sintra
Espaço Memória dos ExíliosHistory · Cascais
MU.SA - Museu das Artes de SintraArt · Sintra
Museu Anjos TeixeiraArt · Sintra
Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de OdrinhasArchaeology · Sintra
Museu da Música Portuguesa – Casa Verdades de FariaSpecial · Cascais
Museu de Alhandra – Casa Dr. Sousa MartinsRegional · Vila Franca de Xira
Museu do Mar Rei D. CarlosNature · Cascais
Museums in Lisbon District with programs for families
- Mosteiro dos JerónimosHistory · Lisbon
- Palácio Nacional da PenaCastles & Palaces · Sintra
- Castelo de São JorgeHistory · Lisbon
- Museu Calouste GulbenkianArt · Lisbon
- Palácio Nacional de QueluzCastles & Palaces · Queluz
- Palácio Nacional de SintraCastles & Palaces · Sintra
Castelo dos MourosHistory · Sintra
Palácio Nacional da AjudaCastles & Palaces · Lisbon
Oceanário de LisboaNature · Lisbon
Palácio de MonserrateCastles & Palaces · Sintra
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Lisbon District
- Museu Calouste GulbenkianArt · Lisbon
- Palácio Nacional de QueluzCastles & Palaces · Queluz
- Palácio Nacional da AjudaCastles & Palaces · Lisbon
- Oceanário de LisboaNature · Lisbon
Museu de MarinhaTechnology · Lisbon
Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e TecnologiaTechnology · Lisbon
Museu Nacional dos CochesSpecial · Lisbon
Museu do Aljube – Resistência e LiberdadeMemorial · Lisbon
Museu Nacional da MúsicaSpecial · Mafra- CAM – Centro de Arte Moderna GulbenkianArt · Lisbon
Museums in Lisbon District with the highest published visitor numbers
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Lisbon District?
Our directory currently lists 116 museums in Lisbon District across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Lisbon District?
Some of the best known are Torre de Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Palácio Nacional da Pena, Sé de Lisboa, and Castelo de São Jorge.
Which museums in Lisbon District offer free admission?
29 museums are free to visit – for example Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães, Museu de História Natural de Sintra, Casa-Museu Leal da Câmara, and Espaço Memória dos Exílios.
Which museums in Lisbon District are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 35 are open, such as Palácio Nacional da Pena, Sé de Lisboa, and Castelo de São Jorge.
Which museums in Lisbon District are wheelchair accessible?
39 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Palácio Nacional de Queluz, and Palácio Nacional da Ajuda. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Lisbon District?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €25.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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