NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANCIENT ART (NMAA)

The National Museum of Ancient Art displays a diverse collection of artworks and cultural artifacts, showcasing around 40,000 items. It is a must-see for anybody interested in Portuguese art from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 19th century, making it one of the country's best museums. Find works by Portuguese masters like Nuno Gonçalves and Vasco Fernandes, as well as Flemish paintings by Hieronymus Bosch and Peter Paul Rubens. Watch out for prints and drawings from the likes of Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt. Decorative arts including pottery, textiles, and metalwork are also on display. Make sure not to miss the 15th-century St. Vincent Panels and the extraordinary solid gold Cross of Dom Sancho I during your visit. Lisbon Card Get an all-round experience of Lisbon and save money on admission fees to museums, tours, and even the city's public transportation system. Get the ability to bypass ticket lines at many of the participating attractions. Your Lisbon card offers free admission to more than 30 museums and attractions, including the National Museum of Ancient Art. You can also save money at other attractions, restaurants, and stores. Use the city's buses, trams, and subways as much as you want. Choose between 24, 48, or 72-hour validity! Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.

The port city of Lisbon is not just Portugal’s national capital but a melting pot of history and culture, trendy hotspots and nightlife, beaches from Cascais to Estoril, and the magnificent River Tagus. Exploring this vibrant city has never been easier with options like these 48-hour and 72-hour hop-on-hop-off bus tours. Choose the routes you wish to travel by and see different parts of the city in the most panoramic way, at your own pace. With an audio guide aboard in multiple languages, learn about each attraction and area in detail, allowing you to seamlessly plan the rest of your itinerary. Belem + Castle - 48hr Tour Immerse yourself in the oldest part of Lisbon as you pass by and get to visit historic attractions like the 16th-century Belém Tower – a ceremonial gateway and fortification to the city – St. George's Castle – visible from almost anywhere in Lisbon, it’s one of the city’s most ancient attraction – the oldest church in the city, the Lisbon Cathedral, the National Museum of Ancient Art, and more. Belem + Cascais - 48hr Tour Get to know only the Belém route of the city but also immerse yourself in the triad of Costa do Sol – Estoril, Cascais, and Guincho. The Cascais Line passes by the must-see Jerónimos Monastery, one of the best examples of the Portuguese Gothic Manueline style of architecture. Cascais by itself is a gem of a district and is known for its stunning bays and beaches, museums, and breezy seaside atmosphere. Belém + Oriente + Castle + Cascais - 72hr Tour This option gives you access to 4 routes for 72 hours so you’ll have no worry about missing out on anything! The Belém and Castle line takes you to the historic portion of the city while Cascais opens up to its own attractive sights. Oriente will have you exploring very unique attractions such as the Vasco da Gama Tower, Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum), the vast Oceanário de Lisboa, and more.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art of Chiado has been in the Convent of São Francisco da Cidade since 1911. This set of buildings suffered serious damage in the 1755 earthquake, and after a fire in 1988, the museum reopened in 1994. The museum was created by splitting the former National Museum of Fine Arts into two. The National Museum of Ancient Art received works made until 1850. The National Museum of Contemporary Art hosts works from after 1850 and is now situated in the Convent of São Francisco. You will find exhibitions featuring paintings, sculptures, and drawings from 1850 to 1975. You’ll see works by notable artists from the 19th century, including romanticism to symbolism, and from the 20th century, covering modernism and conceptual art.