National Museum of Ancient Art Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card






































National Museum of Ancient Art Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card
Duration: Flexible (up to 24 hours)
Flexible (up to 24 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Visit anytime until 6 Nov, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today
Visit anytime until 6 Nov, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today
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Explore Lisbon's rich cultural heritage with National Museum of Ancient Art Entry Tickets, including an optional Lisbon Card for added convenience. The museum houses around 40,000 items showcasing Portuguese art from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century and features works by renowned artists like Nuno Gonçalves, Vasco Fernandes, Hieronymus Bosch, Peter Paul Rubens, Albrecht Dürer, and Rembrandt. This experience is a must for anyone interested in both national treasures and European art history.
Explore Lisbon's rich cultural heritage with National Museum of Ancient Art Entry Tickets, including an optional Lisbon Card for added convenience. The museum houses around 40,000 items showcasing Portuguese art from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century and features works by renowned artists like Nuno Gonçalves, Vasco Fernandes, Hieronymus Bosch, Peter Paul Rubens, Albrecht Dürer, and Rembrandt. This experience is a must for anyone interested in both national treasures and European art history.
Explore a collection showcasing paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century at this UNESCO World Heritage Site now functioning as a museum.
Discover Hieronymus Bosch’s moral reflections including The Temptations of St. Anthony, alongside Domingos Sequeira's nativity art such as Adoration of the Magi and more!
Enhance your visit with an optional Lisbon Card valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours, allowing access to landmarks like Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, National Museum of Ancient Art among others.
Gain entry privileges including public transport such as metros and buses, alongside discounts at various cafes and restaurants with your card.
Did you know? Besides the National Museum of Ancient Art, Ribeira Palace is also home to the National Museum of Coaches and the National Museum of Costume and Fashion.
Entry to National Museum of Ancient Art
Admission to the permanent collection
Lisbon Card:24/48/72-hour cardFree color handy guide and appInteractive mapClick here for the list of attractions and public transport.
24/48/72-hour card
Free color handy guide and app
Interactive map
Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.
Temporary displays with additional charges
In-person tour narration

National Museum of Ancient Art gallery with religious paintings and a sculpture.
National Museum of Ancient Art Experience
In Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital city, you'll find the National Museum of Ancient Art. This museum houses an impressive collection featuring approximately 40,000 pieces that highlight Portuguese art from the Middle Ages to early 19th century.
- Discover masterpieces by renowned artists such as Nuno Gonçalves and Vasco Fernandes
- Explore Flemish paintings crafted by Hieronymus Bosch and Peter Paul Rubens
- Admire prints, drawings from Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt
- View decorative arts like pottery, textiles, and metalwork
- Spend time with the 15th-century St. Vincent Panels
- Marvel at the excellent solid gold Cross of Dom Sancho I
Lisbon Card Benefits
The Lisbon card enhances your visit by offering free admission to over 30 museums and attractions, including the National Museum of Ancient Art. It allows you to bypass ticket lines for many participating venues.
- Enjoy unlimited rides on city buses, trams, and subways without additional cost
- Spend less at various other attractions, restaurants, and shops in Lisbon
- Select from 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour options for card validity
Click here to view the list of attractions and public transport included with your Lisbon card.

Visitors at the entrance of the National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon.

Interior view of National Museum of Ancient Art with sculptures and framed painting.

National Museum of Ancient Art gallery with religious paintings and a sculpture.

Visitors at the entrance of the National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon.

Interior view of National Museum of Ancient Art with sculptures and framed painting.

Art gallery with classical paintings and sculptures at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Accessibility
The National Museum of Ancient Art is wheelchair accessible, with a cloakroom available for visitors' convenience. Handbags are permitted after security checks.
Additional information
National Museum of Ancient Art:
Please proceed to the museum's entrance on Rua das Janelas Verdes to have your ticket scanned.
Lisbon Card details include:
- Click here to learn how this card is used.
- You may visit each attraction only once with your ticket.
- Tickets are valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours based on the chosen option and must be redeemed at a single point.
- Note that fast-track entry isn't available at all locations.
There is no physical guide; download it via QR Code to access handy guides and apps.

Paintings displayed in a gallery at the National Museum of Ancient Art.

Paintings displayed in a gallery at the National Museum of Ancient Art.

Art gallery with classical paintings and sculptures at the National Museum of Ancient Art.

Paintings displayed in a gallery at the National Museum of Ancient Art.

Paintings displayed in a gallery at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Book at least a day in advance if visiting during peak season to ensure entry and avoid sold-out sessions.
To save time on arrival, go directly to Rua das Janelas Verdes for ticket scanning at the museum entrance.
If you plan to explore multiple attractions around Lisbon, consider adding a Lisbon Card (24/48/72-hour) which offers access to landmarks like Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower along with public transport discounts.
Take advantage of wheelchair accessibility at the museum for convenience, and remember that handbags will be checked by security before entry.
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