Explore the National Museum of Contemporary Art, home to over 5,000 artworks by Portuguese artists, and enjoy an optional convenient Lisbon Card!
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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.
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Surround yourself with over 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and photographs by notable artists like Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and Paula Rego.
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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.
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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.
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National Museum of Contemporary Art
- Entry to the National Museum of Contemporary Art
Lisbon Card
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24/48/72 hour card (optional)
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Free color handy guide and app – physical guide unavailable, download by QR Code (optional)
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Interactive map (optional)
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Attractions & public transport – check here for the list of attractions and public transport
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from France, United States, Spain and over 43 countries have loved this experience
Helen
Oct, 2024
The Lisboa card was great value, we visited 3 places that were free with it and the Aquarium where we got a discount. It worked perfectly for the metro and trams that we used multiple times a day. It was great to be able to not queue or access the sorted lines due to having the card. I would definitely recommend it!Eduardo
Sep, 2024
Nice experience. We loved the Pena Palace and surroundings. I recommend the carriage museum. On the downside, we were not able to visit the Belem Tower. We arrived at the site and the officials did not give us access. They use tourists to get job perks and that is unfair. It is a bad image for Portugal and tour operators like Headout should take part in it, because they sell a promise that is not being fulfilled and it also damages their image. For me, the fair thing would be to be compensated for those tickets included in the Lisbon Card.View original review in Spanish
Janet
Sep, 2024
The monastery is stunning... cool, beautiful and serene . Worth queueing to visit, although after buying a ticket online we got to the front of the queue and then had to go across the road to pick up the Lisboa card. The office was closed for lunch, so by the time we got into the monastery several hours had gone by.
Aicher
Jun, 2024
Die Nutzung der Karte war einfach, sogar der Umtausch am Flughafen. Wir haben Sie oft genutzt, am meisten bei der Mobilität. Schade ist nur, dass man die Fähre und Christ de Rei nicht nutzen kann. Sollte man mal überlegen mit rein zu nehmen.
Montserrat
Jun, 2024
The only thing is that you have to queue twice for the basilica and you lose a lot of time, so it would be great to see both at the same time.View original review in Spanish
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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!
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).
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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