Portugal · MUSEUMS IN LISBON
Good museums in Lisbon fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tour Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz, visit Benfica’s trophy-filled museum, walk the pitch tunnel, and take home a club scarf for $24.
“It was absolutely terrific and most enjoyable. I was able to learn alot about the club, its history and the stadium. We were made incredibly welcome too. Our guide was terrific.”
Explore Lisbon’s National Tile Museum, from 15th-century azulejos to a stunning convent church, with a flexible one-day admission ticket.
“We were glad that we got our tickets ahead of time to skip the line. The Tile Museum far exceeded my expectations!”
See more than 100 full-size Banksy reproductions in Lisbon, from Girl with Balloon to the Walled Off Hotel, in a flexible one-day visit.
“The opportunity to see really thought provoking art. Excellent thoroughly recommend.”
Explore Lisbon’s Belém with skip-the-line monastery entry, the Coach Museum, pastéis de Belém, and cab rides to two landmark monuments.
“This tour was the highlight of our holiday! The places we visited were truly jaw-dropping. Mario was such an accomplished guide, supplying us with plenty of fascinating information whilst keeping things enjoyable and being attentive to the comfort of his tour party. Excellent!”
Explore Lisbon’s MAAT Gallery and historic Tejo Power Station, with contemporary art, striking architecture, river views, and electricity history.
“MAAT in Lisbon always has amazing contemporary art exhibitions and is a must visit for art lovers. This ticket gets you access to both gallery spaces where we could see 4 different exhibits in an afternoon, plus the historic powerhouse museum. Very cool! loved the William Klein exhibit”
Turn yourself into art at Lisbon’s 3D Fun Art Museum, with 40 optical illusion scenes, an infinity room, and photo-ready fun for all ages.
“Adorei a sala de confetis, as ilusões são incríveis.”
Tour Lisbon’s Benfica Stadium and Cosme Damião Museum, see locker rooms and eagles, enjoy a VR feature, and take home a club scarf.
“It was a very good tour!! Highlight was visiting the press room and the actual playground. Another was the two live eagles on the ground! The free stickers was a bonus!”
Tour Benfica’s Luz Stadium and museum with a private guide, see trophies, lockers, eagles, pitch-side views, and club treasures in Lisbon.
“Our guide Jose was amazing. So much knowledge and passion for Benfica. The museum has so much to see and the Stadium of Light is a great venue.”
See Portugal’s crown jewels, Germain silver, royal gifts, and treasures from eight centuries at Lisbon’s Ajuda National Palace.
Explore Lisbon’s National Tile Museum with an e-ticket and English audio guide, from Mudéjar patterns to the famous Mickey Mouse panel.
“The tile museum has a lot of beautiful artwork and fascinating history. Beautiful scenery in the courtyard!”
Pick a coastline, a cellar or a cave.
