Museu do Oriente, Lisbon

Name: Museu do Oriente
Address: Avenida Brasilia, Lisbon, 1300-598, Portugal
Telephone: +351(0)213 585244

#80 among attractions in Lisbon

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

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. The collection includes Indonesian textiles and shadowplays, Japanese screens, antique snuff bottles, crucifixes made in Asia for Western export, and the Kwok On Collection of masks, costumes, and accessories. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'10"N, 9°10'14"W

Address

Avenida BrasiliaEstrela (Prazeres)Lisbon 1300-598 Portugal

Contact

+351(0)213 585244

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu do Oriente open?

Museu do Oriente is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Museu do Oriente?

Nearby attractions include Port of Lisbon, Lisbon (8 min walk), Necessidades Palace, Lisbon (8 min walk), Docas de Lisboa, Lisbon (10 min walk), Porto de Lisboa, Lisbon (11 min walk).

How to get to Museu do Oriente by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu do Oriente:

Bus

Avenida Infante Santo • Lines: 720, 738 (5 min walk)
Praça da Armada • Lines: 713, 714, 727, 727N, 773 (4 min walk)

Tram

Avenida Infante Santo • Lines: 15E, 18E (5 min walk)
Alcântara - Avenida 24 de Julho • Lines: 15E, 18E (6 min walk)

Train

Alcântara-Mar (5 min walk)
Alcântara-Terra (12 min walk)