Museu Nacional de Etnologia, Lisbon

Name: Museu Nacional de Etnologia
Address: Av. da Ilha da Madeira 33, Lisbon, 1400-203, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 304 1160

#129 among attractions in Lisbon

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The National Museum of Ethnology is an ethnology museum in Lisbon, Portugal. The museum holds in its collections the most relevant ethnographic heritage in Portugal. It is responsible for the safeguarding and management of nearly half a million items. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'17"N, 9°12'31"W

Address

Av. da Ilha da Madeira 33Belém (São Francisco Xavier)Lisbon 1400-203 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 304 1160

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Nacional de Etnologia open?

Museu Nacional de Etnologia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 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 Etnologia?

Nearby attractions include Restelo Hermitage, Lisbon (10 min walk), Igreja da Memória, Lisbon (10 min walk), Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden, Lisbon (13 min walk), Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon (14 min walk).

How to get to Museu Nacional de Etnologia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Nacional de Etnologia:

Bus

Avenida da Ilha da Madeira • Lines: 714, 732 (2 min walk)
Estádio do Restelo • Lines: 714, 728, 732 (3 min walk)

Tram

Cemitério da Ajuda • Lines: 18E (12 min walk)
Rua da Bica do Marquês • Lines: 18E (14 min walk)

Train

Belém (22 min walk)
Algés (31 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (23 min walk)