National Museum of Contemporary Art Tickets, Lisbon
National Museum of Contemporary Art Tickets, Lisbon
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 the vibrant world of art at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 1911 and housed within the historical monastery of São Francisco da Cidade, this museum offers an extensive collection featuring Portuguese romantic, naturalist, modern, and contemporary artworks alongside masterpieces by Rodin, Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and more from around the globe. It's a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts eager to delve into Portugal’s rich artistic heritage.
Explore the vibrant world of art at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 1911 and housed within the historical monastery of São Francisco da Cidade, this museum offers an extensive collection featuring Portuguese romantic, naturalist, modern, and contemporary artworks alongside masterpieces by Rodin, Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and more from around the globe. It's a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts eager to delve into Portugal’s rich artistic heritage.
Visit one of the world's first museums dedicated to modern and contemporary art, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon, founded in 1911.
Surround yourself with over 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and photographs by notable artists like Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and Paula Rego.
Choose a Lisbon Card which gives you free access to several attractions for a period of 24 to 72 hours, and hassle-free public transportation.
Fun Fact: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Education Service launched a series of online lectures from the museum called Conversas Sobre o Retrato that reached over 42,000 families per episode.
Entry to the National Museum of Contemporary Art
24/48/72 hour card (optional)
Free color handy guide and app – physical guide unavailable, download by QR Code (optional)
Interactive map (optional)
Attractions & public transport – check here for the list of attractions and public transport
Sculpture of a woman and child at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Why visit the National Museum of Contemporary Art?
The National Museum of Contemporary Art was established in 1911 and originally operated out of the monastery of São Francisco da Cidade, a building complex badly devastated in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Contemporary art from Portugal and throughout the world can be found in this museum, which also has pieces by Rodin, Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and other masters. The MNAC is a must-visit for art lovers and scholars interested in Portuguese romantic, naturalist, modern, and contemporary art from the second half of the 19th century to the present day.
Lisbon card attractions
With a Lisbon Card, you may skip the lines at 39 more top attractions in the city. 24, 48, and 72-hour options are available, which eliminates the need to purchase individual admissions to attractions. Since it can be used in a variety of ways and is contactless, it's a convenient way to tour the city of Lisbon. The Pillar 7 Bridge Experience, Lisbon Story Center, Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Museu Nacional dos Coches, and many more of Lisbon's finest attractions are all free to see with this card.
Lisbon card transportation & more
Get free, unrestricted use of the subway, tram, bus, elevator, train, and any other kind of public transportation in the area. Skip the lines at the best attractions and save a ton of money at the shops, museums, restaurants, clubs, and more. Grab the color guidebook, app, interactive map, and discounts that can be used at various locations across the city. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a train to Sinatra or Cascais for free and spend the day there!
Staircase leading to the entrance of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon.
Art gallery with portraits and sculptures at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Sculpture of a woman and child at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Staircase leading to the entrance of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon.
Art gallery with portraits and sculptures at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Paintings displayed at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Accessibility
National Museum of Contemporary Art
- The museum is suitable for wheelchair users.
Important Information
National Museum of Contemporary Art
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Facilities: Parking
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Free admission is allowed on Sundays and holidays until 2pm for all citizens residing in the national territory.
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Check here to see eligibility for free admission to the museum.
Lisbon Card
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You can visit each attraction only once.
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Once redeemed, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen.
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Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
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All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.
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Guests are recommended to check the operating hours of the attractions they wish to go to prior to their visit.
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Bear in mind that most national monuments and museums are closed on the following dates: 1 Jan, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 & 25 Dec, and on municipal holidays (13 June in Lisbon & 29 June in Sintra).
Art gallery with sculptures and paintings at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Entrance to Galeria UM at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring arched brick ceiling.
Paintings displayed at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Art gallery with sculptures and paintings at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Entrance to Galeria UM at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring arched brick ceiling.
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