Lisboa Story Centre – Memórias da Cidade
Interpretation centre on Lisbon’s history in the east wing of the Terreiro do Paço, with a multimedia route and an audio guide in nine languages.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Lisboa Story Centre – Memórias da Cidade opened on 11 September 2012 in the east wing of the Terreiro do Paço in Lisbon. It is a space devoted to the history of the Portuguese capital, designed as an illustrated book that takes visitors on a journey through time.
The route, covering about 2,200 square metres and lasting approximately 60 minutes, uses sets, multimedia, simulators and sensory experiences. The exhibition is divided into six areas and 17 chapters, ranging from the origin myths and the city walls to the cosmopolitan Lisbon of the Discoveries, the earthquake of 1 November 1755, the reconstruction envisaged by the Marquis of Pombal and the Praça do Comércio. On the upper floor, the space “Lisboa Virtual” brings together a database on episodes from the city’s history, which can be consulted on touchscreens.
The visit is made with an automatic audio guide, available in nine languages, including a children’s version in Portuguese.
Highlights
- Route of about 60 minutes through Lisbon’s history
- Recreation of the 1755 earthquake
- The Marquis of Pombal’s vision for the reconstruction of the city
- Automatic audio guide in nine languages
- “Lisboa Virtual” space with an interactive database
Permanent exhibition
- Memórias da Cidade – Route through six areas and 17 chapters of Lisbon’s history, from origin myths to the Pombaline reconstruction, with sets, multimedia and an audio guide.
- Founded
- 2012
Admission & discounts
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission up to age 5; child ticket for ages 6 to 15. |
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| Seniors | –Senior ticket from age 65. |
| Students & apprentices | –Student ticket from age 16. |
| Families | –Family ticket available for 2 adults and 2 children. |
Tickets on sale at the ticket office (10:00–19:00) and online. Lisboa Card holders receive a 10% discount in the shop.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Entrance with a ramp and a door that opens inwards; access to the upper floor by lift with accessible controls and Braille (takes one wheelchair at a time, up to 80 cm wide); route with some ramps and a level surface; interactive screens at 85 cm from the floor; adapted toilet. There is no reserved parking.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children’s audio guide in Portuguese, education service, workshops and birthday parties.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Terreiro do Paço (Metro de Lisboa)
Lisbon Metro, Blue Line, Terreiro do Paço station; buses 728, 732, 735, 736, 759, 760, 781 and 782; trams 15E and 25E.
By car
Paid parking
Underground car park at Praça do Município, or paid parking next to Campo das Cebolas.
- Accessible parking: not available
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop with gifts and souvenirs; catering service for events only.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Five rooms for dinners, conferences, exhibitions, meetings, presentations, workshops and parties.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Automatic audio guide in nine languages, with a children’s version in Portuguese. Education service with school visits by reservation. |
