Carris Museum, Lisbon

Name: Carris Museum
Address: R. 1º de Maio 101, Lisbon, 1300-472, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 361 3087

#59 among attractions in Lisbon

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The CARRIS Museum is a museum that is open to the public and showcases the history of public transport in Lisbon. It is situated in the civil parish of Alcântara, municipality of Lisbon. ()

Local name: Museu da Carris Established: 12 January 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 38°42'9"N, 9°10'49"W

Address

R. 1º de Maio 101AlcântaraLisbon 1300-472 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 361 3087

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Carris Museum open?

Carris Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Carris Museum?

Nearby attractions include Berardo - Art Deco Museum, Lisbon (4 min walk), Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum, Lisbon (5 min walk), Docas de Lisboa, Lisbon (7 min walk), Porto de Lisboa, Lisbon (7 min walk).

How to get to Carris Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carris Museum:

Bus

Estação de Santo Amaro • Lines: 201, 714, 720, 727, 727N, 732, 742, 751, 756 (1 min walk)
Rua dos Lusíadas • Lines: 738, 73B (5 min walk)

Tram

Estação de Santo Amaro • Lines: 15E (1 min walk)
Rua Leão de Oliveira • Lines: 18E (5 min walk)

Train

Alcântara-Mar (9 min walk)
Alcântara-Terra (16 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (29 min walk)