Museums open on Monday in Lisbon

The Lisbon Oceanarium is an oceanarium in Lisbon and is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. The Cceanarium comprises two floors and is divided into six theme areas. The central part consists of a central tank that represents the Oceano Global with various types of sharks and rays, barracudas, man

The Berardo Collection Museum is located in the Belém district in Lisbon. It is named after José Berardo, a famous Portuguese businessman and art collector, whose collection is on display here. The Berardo Collection Museum features many contemporary Portuguese and international artists. Exhibited a

The Pavilion of Knowledge - Centro Ciência Viva is a science museum located on the right bank of the Tagus River in Lisbon. It is an interactive museum of science and technology that aims to make both science and technology more accessible to the general public, stimulating the exploration of the ph

The Vasco da Gama Aquarium (AVG) in Lisbon is one of the oldest aquariums in the world. The first room is where the marine invertebrates are located. In this room it is possible to observe some living species and documents and apparatuses used by the King. On the upper floor, there are four more roo

The Arco da Rua Augusta is a triumphal arch situated in the northern part of Praça do Comércio, on Rua Augusta, in Lisbon, Portugal. This iconic monument was planned in 1759 as part of the Pombaline reconstruction after the destruction of downtown Lisbon by the 1755 earthquake. The construction of the arch was only completed in 1873, more than a century later.

The building of Fundação José Saramag is noticeable for its unique facade that is covered with diamond-shaped stones. It was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and restored after that. The inside of the house has undergone vast changes, but the original marble staircase and contrasting dark walls are

The Museu Benfica – Cosme Damião is the museum of Portuguese sports club S.L. Benfica in Lisbon. The museum is named after the Portuguese football player-coach Cosme Damião, who was also one of the club's founders in 1904. This Benfica Museum contains 29 thematic areas including around 1,000 pieces

Museum Carris (Museu da Carris) is a museum in Lisbon that is dedicated to the past, present and future of public transport in Lisbon. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the museum organizes various cultural events. The Carris Museum in Lisbon is setup in chronological order, with its exhibitions

The Casa Museu Medeiros e Almeida is a museum founded in 1970 in Lisbon, located in the residence of its founder António de Medeiros e Almeida (1895-1986). The museum consists of 25 rooms that house paintings, sacred art, furniture, tapestries, glass art and jewelery that date from the 17th century

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Modern Collection is a museum in Lisbon that holds and displays a collection of 20 and 21 century Portuguese art, including painting, sculpture, drawings, photographs and engravings, inlcuding many works by Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. Furthermore, the museum exhibits Brit

The Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts (Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas) is a museum in Lisbon that is housed in the Azurara Palace. The museum recreates the aristocratic atmosphere of the eighteenth century by hosting one of the most representative and homogeneous collections of Applied Ar

The Estádio da Luz, also known as Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, is a multi-purpose stadium situated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is primarily used for association football matches and is the home ground of the Portuguese club Benfica. The stadium is one of the largest in Europe and has a seating capacity of 68,100. It has hosted several significant football events, including the UEFA Euro 2004 and the UEFA Champions League finals in 2014 and 2020.

The Museu da Música (Museum of Music) is a museum in Lisbon that exhibits musical instruments. A highlight in the collection of the Museu da Musica is the 1725 Stradivarius cello once owned and played by King Luís I of Portugal who ruled from 1861 to 1889.

The Museu Geológico (The Geological Museum of Lisbon) is a museum in Lisbon that collects and displays pieces of Paleontology, Archeology and Mineralogy in two large rooms.

The Cordoaria Nacional is a former naval rope-making factory in Lisbon that is now an exhibition centre. The exhibition centre/museum features rotating exhibitions.

The Museu da Farmácia (the Pharmaceutical Museum) is a museum in Lisbon that is housed in the building of the National Pharmacy Association, in Santa Catarina. The collection of this pharmacy museum represents 5000 years of health history and is made up of many pieces of diverse geographical origin,

The João de Deus Museum is a house museum with a bibliographic, pedagogical and artistic character. It is dedicated to João de Deus, who was one of the greatest Portuguese poets of his generation (1830 – 1896). The museum has two objectives: to be a monument to the poet and also a library to support

The Museu das Comunicações (The Communications Museum) is a museum in Lisbon as well as a pedagogical space of scientific and technological nature, where, in a playful and interactive way, visitors can learn about the past of communications and technologies of the future.

The Museum of National Republican Guard is located in the Carmo Quarters of Lisbon. The GNR is the national gendarmerie force of Portugal. Members of the GNR are military personnel. The main objectives of the museum is the incorporation, conservation, inventory handling and dissemination of the test

The Doll Hospital (Hospital de Bonecas) in Lisbon is a place where you can bring your doll to get better: a doll repair shop. It is home to the hundreds of dolls and the family that created it. All the dolls that were never claimed were added to the collection of the museum: The Doll Hospital Museum