Navy Museum, Lisbon

Name: Navy Museum
Address: Praça do Império, Lisbon, 1400-206, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 097 7390

#50 among attractions in Lisbon

Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Navy Museum is a maritime museum in Lisbon, dedicated to all aspects of the history of navigation in Portugal. The museum is administered by the Portuguese Navy and is located in the tourist district of Belém. It occupies a part of the neo-Manueline Western wing of the Jerónimos Monastery with the National Museum of Archaeology, as well as a modern annex built to the North of the monastery. ()

Local name: Museu de Marinha Coordinates: 38°41'50"N, 9°12'34"W

Address

Praça do ImpérioBelém (Santa Maria de Belém)Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 097 7390

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Belém Tower, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Museu Coleção Berardo, Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

0.5 miSW
Landmark medieval defensive tower
Belém Tower, Lisbon
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~1050 ftE
World heritage listed Gothic monastery
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon
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~660 ftS
Museum of modern and contemporary art
Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon
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~1640 ftSE
Concrete monument to maritime explorers
Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon
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1 miNE
19th-century royal palace now museum
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~630 ftE
Prominent archaeological museum
National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon
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0.5 miE
History and role of Portugal's presidents
Belém Palace, Lisbon
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~650 ftS
Conference, exhibition and arts complex
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0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon
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0.8 miE
Museum
Tejo Power Station, Lisbon
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Park
Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden, Lisbon
11 min walk • The Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden is located between the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Palace, the official residence of the Portuguese president, in Belém, a few kilometers to the west of the centre of Lisbon. It occupies a total area of about 7 hectares, including a botanical park of about 5 hectares that is open to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Navy Museum open?

Navy Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Navy Museum?

Nearby attractions include National Archaeology Museum, Lisbon (4 min walk), Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon (4 min walk), Museu Coleção Berardo, Lisbon (4 min walk), Praça do Império, Lisbon (5 min walk).

How to get to Navy Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Navy Museum:

Bus

Centro Cultural de Belém • Lines: 729, 79B (2 min walk)
Avenida do Restelo • Lines: 201, 751 (6 min walk)

Tram

Centro Cultural de Belém • Lines: 15E (2 min walk)
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos • Lines: 15E (7 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (16 min walk)

Train

Belém (17 min walk)
Algés (28 min walk)