Chiado Museum, Lisbon

Name: Chiado Museum
Address: R. Serpa Pinto 4, Lisbon, 1200-444, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 343 2148

#111 among attractions in Lisbon

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

The National Museum of Contemporary Art is an art museum located in the Chiado neighbourhood of Lisbon, Portugal. It was created in 1911 and re-inaugurated, in new installations, in 1994. ()

Local name: Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado Coordinates: 38°42'31"N, 9°8'28"W

Address

R. Serpa Pinto 4Santa Maria Maior (Mártires)Lisbon 1200-444 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 343 2148

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Chiado Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chiado Museum open?

Chiado Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chiado Museum?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Lisbon (2 min walk), Teatro São Luiz, Lisbon (2 min walk), Pillory of Lisbon, Lisbon (3 min walk), Praça do Município, Lisbon (3 min walk).

How to get to Chiado Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiado Museum:

Tram

Rua Vítor Cordon / Rua Serpa Pinto • Lines: 28E (2 min walk)
Rua Vitor Cordon/Rua Serpa Pinto • Lines: 28E (2 min walk)

Bus

Corpo Santo • Lines: 206, 207, 208, 210, 728, 732, 735, 736, 760, 781, 782 (3 min walk)
Rua do Alecrim • Lines: 202, 22B, 758 (4 min walk)

Metro

Baixa-Chiado • Lines: Azul, Verde (4 min walk)
Cais do Sodré • Lines: Verde (8 min walk)

Train

Cais do Sodré (8 min walk)
Rossio (11 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (10 min walk)