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National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga)
Step into Portugal's rich artistic past at the National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga) in Lisbon. Founded in 1884, this museum boasts an extensive collection of Portuguese art spanning from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century. Housed in a former palace once belonging to the infamous Marquês de Pombal, the museum itself is a testament to Lisbon's historical and cultural significance.Visitors to the National Museum of Ancient Art can marvel at masterpieces by renowned Portuguese artists such as Nuno Gonçalves and José Malhoa, as well as European masters like Hieronymus Bosch and Albrecht Dürer. Highlights of the collection include exquisite paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and textiles, providing insight into Portugal's artistic evolution over the centuries.
With its picturesque location overlooking the Tagus River, the museum offers not only a journey through art history but also stunning views of Lisbon's waterfront. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious about Portugal's cultural heritage, visiting the National Museum of Ancient Art promises an enriching experience for all. Plan your trip today to immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Portuguese art.
National Museum of Ancient Art: Skip the line tickets
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• Admission to National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga) only
Wednesday - Sunday: 10h00 - 18h00, Tuesday: 14h00 - 18h00, Monday: CLOSED.
(last admission at 17h00)
Adult: €10.00, Concessionary: €5.00, Child under 12 FREE
ABOUT
The museum is organised over four floors; temporary exhibitions and the library occupy the spaces on the ground floor. On the first floor, along with the Saint Albert chapel, are European decorative arts and paintings, Portuguese furniture and other temporary exhibits. The second floor is reached via a grand staircase. Here you can find collections of gold and silverware, jewellery, ceramics and art from the Portuguese discoveries. The top floor houses exhibits of Portuguese painting and sculpture. The principal highlight is the Saint Vincent Panels, or the Adoration of Saint Vincent, painted by Nuno Gonçalves. They depict Lisbon's patron saint receiving homage from the masses. The inclusion of Prince Henry the Navigator amongst the persons represented in the six panels suggests they were painted in the 1450s. Another impressive yet macabre highlight is the Triptych of Temptation of St. Anthony by the Early Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch, dating from around 1501. Fanciful characters graphically portray the mental and spiritual torments endured by Saint Anthony the Great throughout his lifetime.
Another curiosity is a 16th century Nanban Japanese screen showing the arrival of the Portuguese and hence the first Europeans to Japan. The panels illustrate the Japanese's fascination with the strange European fashions, their big noses and moustaches. The theme of the discoveries is ever-present in the form of Afro-Portuguese carved tusks, inlaid furniture from Goa, Indo-Portuguese chests, Turkish and Syrian azulejos, and Qing Dynasty porcelain. It should also be mentioned, the museum's garden and café are worth a visit on their own merit.
Wednesday - Sunday: 10h00 - 18h00, Tuesday: 14h00 - 18h00, Monday: CLOSED.
Adult: €10.00, Concessionary: €5.00, Child under 12 FREE.
Lisbon Card: FREE
Another curiosity is a 16th century Nanban Japanese screen showing the arrival of the Portuguese and hence the first Europeans to Japan. The panels illustrate the Japanese's fascination with the strange European fashions, their big noses and moustaches. The theme of the discoveries is ever-present in the form of Afro-Portuguese carved tusks, inlaid furniture from Goa, Indo-Portuguese chests, Turkish and Syrian azulejos, and Qing Dynasty porcelain. It should also be mentioned, the museum's garden and café are worth a visit on their own merit.
Wednesday - Sunday: 10h00 - 18h00, Tuesday: 14h00 - 18h00, Monday: CLOSED.
Adult: €10.00, Concessionary: €5.00, Child under 12 FREE.
Lisbon Card: FREE
Getting to the Museum of Ancient Art
| 713, 714, 727 | |
| 15, 18 |
Contact Details
Rua das Janelas Verdes, 1249 017, Lisbon, Portugal.
38° 42' 19.8"N | 09° 09' 37.3"W | +351 213 912 800
geral@mnaa.dgpc.pt | Website
