NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (CHIADO MUSEUM)

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!

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.