National Museum of Natural History and Science, Lisbon

Name: National Museum of Natural History and Science
Address: Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: +351 213 921 800, +351 213 921 808

#200 among attractions in Lisbon

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The National Museum of Natural History and Science in Lisbon, Portugal is the country's main museum focusing on nature. The museum functions under the University of Lisbon. ()

Local name: Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência Coordinates: 38°45'20"N, 9°9'41"W

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Campo GrandeLisbon Portugal

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+351 213 921 800, +351 213 921 808

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National Museum of Natural History and Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lisbon Zoo, Museu Benfica, Campo Pequeno bullring, Estádio José Alvalade.

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Pimenta Palace, Lisbon
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S.L. Benfica, Lisbon
31 min walk • Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly known as Benfica, is a professional roller hockey team based in Lisbon, Portugal. Benfica play in the Portuguese first division, having won a joint record 23 titles. In addition, they have won 15 Portuguese Cup, one 1947 Cup and seven Portuguese Super Cup.
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Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, Lisbon
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Natural History and Science?

Nearby attractions include Estádio Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon (7 min walk), Torre do Tombo National Archive, Lisbon (8 min walk), Pimenta Palace, Lisbon (8 min walk), University of Lisbon, Lisbon (10 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Natural History and Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Natural History and Science:

Bus

Hipódromo • Lines: 750 (5 min walk)
Lisboa • Lines: 201, 202, 209, 221, 331, 331a, 331c, 334 (8 min walk)

Metro

Cidade Universitária • Lines: Amarela (8 min walk)
Campo Grande • Lines: Amarela, Verde (10 min walk)

Train

Entrecampos Poente (26 min walk)
Entrecampos (27 min walk)