Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Name: Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Address: R. das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon, 1249-017, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 391 2800

#51 among attractions in Lisbon

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, also known in English as the National Museum of Ancient Art, is a Portuguese national art museum located in Lisbon. With over 40,000 items spanning a vast collection of painting, sculpture, goldware, furniture, textiles, ceramics, and prints, MNAA is one of the most visited museums in Portugal. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1884 (140 years ago)Visitors per year: 423.1 thous.Coordinates: 38°42'17"N, 9°9'42"W

Address

R. das Janelas VerdesEstrela (Santos-o-Velho)Lisbon 1249-017 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 391 2800

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Day trips

Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verride Palace, São Bento Mansion, Basilica da Estrela, Casa Fernando Pessoa.

0.8 miNE
Palace
Verride Palace, Lisbon
21 min walk • Verride Palace, located in the heart of Lisbon, is an architectural gem reflecting the rich history and culture of Portugal. Dating back to the 18th century, it was built as an aristocratic residence and over the years served various functions before being restored...
0.6 miNE
Palace
São Bento Mansion, Lisbon
17 min walk • São Bento Mansion, formally the Official Residence of the Prime Minister, is a late 19th-century mansion that presently serves as the official residence of the prime minister of Portugal. It is located in the Lisbon civil parish of Estrela, within the grounds of São Bento Palace, the seat of the Portuguese parliament.
0.6 miN
Baroque church with twin bell towers
Basilica da Estrela, Lisbon
16 min walk • The Estrela Basilica or the Royal Basilica and Convent of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is a minor basilica and ancient carmelite convent in Lisbon, Portugal.
0.8 miN
Museum, Fernando Pessoa, Historical place
Casa Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon
21 min walk • Casa Fernando Pessoa is a cultural center in Campo de Ourique of Lisbon, Portugal.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Oriente, Lisbon
13 min walk • The Museum of the Orient in Lisbon, Portugal is a museum of Asian art. The museum opened in May, 2008, and is located in a refurbished industrial building on the Alcântara waterfront.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Cemitério dos Prazeres, Lisbon
21 min walk • Prazeres Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in Lisbon, Portugal; it is located in the freguesia of Estrela, in western Lisbon. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and famous cemeteries in the world. It is home to the Mausoleum of the Dukes of Palmela, the largest mausoleum in Europe.
0.5 miW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
Necessidades Palace, Lisbon
13 min walk • The Necessidades Palace is a historic building in the Largo do Rilvas, a public square in Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as headquarters of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry. The Palace has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1983.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Public art
A Barraca, Lisbon
10 min walk • A Barraca is a Portuguese theatre company founded 1975 and directed by Hélder Costa and leading actress Maria do Céu Guerra. It is based at the Teatro Cinearte on 2 Largo de Santos, Lisbon.
0.7 miNE
Historic building and seat of parliament
São Bento Palace, Lisbon
19 min walk • São Bento Palace in Lisbon is the seat of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic, the parliament of Portugal. Originally constructed in 1598, São Bento has served as the seat of Portugal's parliament since 1834, when the former monastery of the Benedictine Order was dissolved after the Liberal Wars.
0.9 miN
Market, Shopping
Mercado de Campo de Ourique, Lisbon
22 min walk • Mercado de Campo de Ourique is a neighborhood food market located in Lisbon, Portugal. The market originally opened in 1934. It was remodelled in 1991 and most recently in 2013 by António Maria Braga, winners of the 2019 Rafael Manzano Prize. The market includes gourmet food stalls.
~1490 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Santos-o-Velho, Lisbon
8 min walk • Santos-o-Velho is a former freguesia of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km² and 4,013 inhabitants. It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km².

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga open?

Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga 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 Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga?

Nearby attractions include Jardim Nove de Abril, Lisbon (2 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Lisbon (4 min walk), Santos-o-Velho, Lisbon (8 min walk), Rua do Guarda-Mor, Lisbon (9 min walk).

How to get to Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga:

Bus

Rua das Janelas Verdes • Lines: 713, 714, 727, 727N (2 min walk)
Rua Presidente Arriaga • Lines: 713, 714, 727, 727N (4 min walk)

Tram

Cais da Rocha • Lines: 15E, 18E (3 min walk)
Rua Garcia da Orta • Lines: 25E (5 min walk)

Train

Santos (9 min walk)
Alcântara-Terra (18 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (24 min walk)
Cacilhas • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (35 min walk)

Metro

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Verde (23 min walk)
Rato • Lines: Amarela (29 min walk)