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National Museum of Contemporary Art Tickets

Visitors exploring exhibits at Lisbon's National Museum of Contemporary Art.

National Museum of Contemporary Art Lisbon exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.

Visitors exploring exhibits at Lisbon's National Museum of Contemporary Art, Chiado.

Explore the National Museum of Contemporary Art, home to over 5,000 artworks by Portuguese artists, and enjoy an optional convenient Lisbon Card!

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

National Museum of Contemporary Art

Entry to the National Museum of Contemporary Art

Lisbon Card

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

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Miglena

5/5

Nov, 2024

We got our cards in a matter of minutes from the tourist office, they were easy to use and the brochure we downloaded from the website gave exhaustive information about the attractions we could use them for.

Yana

5/5

Nov, 2024

I loved the card, was just a bit worried about the time wtitten on the electronic WhatsApp message which statec that I purchased the card much earlier than I actually did. Once I got the physical card and asked around how it works all was perfect.

Graziella

5/5

Nov, 2024

Beautiful city, great restaurants, impeccable public service. A city definitely worth visiting even more than once

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Owen

4/5

Nov, 2024

THe castle was awesome. The instructions on use of the tickets were problematic. They state to locate the kiosk. We never found that. We eventually found a ticket taker at the castle who let us in based on the pass we had. But this circling around the castle was stressful and likely took a full hour of our day.

Amarilis

4/5

Nov, 2024

A magnificent place, nothing to complain about. However, there should be timetable slots so that we don't have to queue with no estimated waiting time. And the visit to the church is free.

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Your experience

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!

Know Before You Go

Accessibility

National Museum of Contemporary Art

The museum is suitable for wheelchair users.

Important Information

National Museum of Contemporary Art

Facilities: Parking
Free admission is allowed on Sundays and holidays until 2pm for all citizens residing in the national territory.
Check here to see eligibility for free admission to the museum.

Lisbon Card

You can visit each attraction only once.
Once redeemed, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen.
Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.
Guests are recommended to check the operating hours of the attractions they wish to go to prior to their visit.
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).