
National Museum of Ancient Art
The National Museum of Ancient Art (MNAA) hosts the country’s largest public collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts – Portuguese, European and from Portugal’s former colonies – ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century including a significant number of exhibits listed as “national treasures”. Noteworthy among them are the Panels of St. Vincent by Nuno Gonçalves, a masterpiece of European painting from the 15th century; the monstrance of Belém by Gil Vicente, commissioned by King D. Manuel I in 1506; the Namban folding screens from late 16th century bearing witness to the Portuguese presence in Japan; the Temptation of St. Anthony by Bosch, a supreme example of an early 16th century Flemish painting; Saint Jerome by Dürer, an innovative representation of the saint along with important works by Memling, Rafael, Cranach or Piero della Francesca. Housed in the Palace of the Counts of Alvor, in Lisbon’s Santos district, the MNAA and its garden (including a restaurant and a terrace) provide an exceptional view over the River Tagus and the Port of Lisbon.
The Museum was inaugurated on 2 June 1884 in response to a long-awaited wish to provide accommodation for the works of art that came into possession of the State after the religious orders were abolished in 1834. This 17th-century palace, commissioned by the first Count of Alvor, was refurbished in 1911 and acquired its current name. The next door Convent of St. Albert, derelict by then, was demolished in 1918 so that the museum extended its premises. A vast annex, designed by the architect Rebello de Andrade, was inaugurated in 1940.
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Contacts and
Localization
- Governing body:
- DGPC
- Director:
- Joaquim Oliveira Caetano
- Address:
- Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249-017 Lisboa
- GPS:
- Lat: 38.7053224 Long: -9.160905800000023
- Phone(s):
- + 351 213 912 800
- E-mail:
- geral@mnaa.dgpc.pt
- Site:
- http://www.museudearteantiga.pt/
Urban Bus: 713, 714, 727 (paragem na Rua das Janelas Verdes); 28, 760, 732 (paragem na Av. 24 de Julho)
Electric: 15E, 18E (paragem na Av. 24 de Julho) 25E (paragem no Largo de Santos)
Admission
Standard Ticket: - 6,00 €
DGPC online tickets - buy here
Conditions of entry to DGPC Museums and Monuments – click here
Exemptions:
The entrance is free in National Museums and Monuments at sundays and holidays until 2:00pm for residents in Portugal.
Children aged 12 and under*
Unemployed EU citizens*
Visitors with reduced mobility (60% disability with documents to prove it) accompanied by one attendant.
ICOM, ICOMOS and APOM members
Researchers /conservators/restorers, museum and/or heritage professionals during the course of their work*
Cultural associations *
Volunteers working for the DGPC with one accompanying person*
European Heritage Days (Sunday)
International Day of Monuments and Sites - 18 April (exclusively for DGPC Monuments)
International Museum Day - 18 May (exclusively for DGPC museums and palaces)
Late-night Museums and Thursday Nights (access restricted to activities organised by the DGPC)
Tourism professionals upon presentation of a proof of registration with the RNAAT
Journalists during the course of their work* with prior notice
DGPC employees* with 3 accompanying persons
Teachers and students of any level of education, including universities for senior citizens, during study visits duly proven, and upon prior reservation confirmed by the relevant Dependent Service*
Groups of accredited Portuguese welfare institutions or social work departments of municipalities or other public interest institutions. Prior approval is required from the DGPC executive board.
* Proof of entitlement required.
Discounts:
Visitors aged 65 or older* - 50%
Student’s card (not for study visits) - 50%
Youth Card - 50%
Family ticket (1/2 adults + 2 children) - 50%
Protocols with third party institutions - 20%
Purchase of over 250 tickets per visit with a minimum 48h notice – 7.5%
Purchase of over 500 tickets per visit with a minimum 48h notice - 10%
Purchase of over 1000 tickets per visit with a minimum 48h notice - 15%
Combined Tickets
Riverfront - National Museum of Ancient Art + National Tile Museum + National Pantheon - 15,00 €
Lisbon - 8 Lisbon Museums (Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves House-Museum + Music Museum + Chiado Museum + National Museum of Ancient Art + National Tile Museum + National Costume Museum + National Theatre Museum + National Pantheon) - 25,00 €
General Rules
Advance reservation required for groups exceeding 50 persons.
Concessions for bulk tickets will not apply to Combined Tickets.
All concessions applicable to individual tickets will apply to Combined Tickets and guided tours, except for guided tours after closing time.
Advance purchase vouchers are valid up to one year.
Concessions cannot be combined with any other offers.
Smoking or eating is not allowed during visits.
* Proof of entitlement required.
Cultural Agenda
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07/14/2022
Exhibitions
O Belo, a Sedução e a Partilha | Luca Giordano Apolo e Mársias -
03/28/2023
Exhibitions
No Olimpo com o Desenho. Obras de mestres europeus dos séculos XVI a XVIII -
04/04/2023
Exhibitions
Exposição «No Olimpo com o Desenho. Obras de mestres europeus dos séculos XVI a XVIII» -
04/19/2023
Exhibitions
Cavaleiro Faria um desenhador português do século XVIII -
04/20/2023
Exhibitions
"BARCELONA GÓTICA. Obras do Museu Diocesano e da Catedral de Barcelona" | Exposição | Conferências | Concerto -
05/25/2023
Exhibitions
Tão Uteis como os Originaes A Coleção de Galvanoplastias do MNAA -
05/30/2023
Meetings and Conferences
Ciclo de conferências | Frente à obra: Arte e Literatura -
08/18/2023
Shows
Operafest Lisboa 2023
Shop
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Travessas
Platter with coat of arms - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Tigela
Namban Folding Screens Faience Bowl - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
A Custódia de Belém -
Chávenas de café
Tea cup and saucer - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Esplendores do Oriente / Splendours of the Orient -
Publications
A Custódia de Belém Inglês -
Publications
Josefa de Óbidos e a Invenção do Barroco Português -
Covilhetes
Milk jug - Hunt - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Panels of São Vicente in Pop-Up - Limited edition - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Etiquetas autocolantes
Namban Folding Screens Self-Adhesive Lever Arch File Labels - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Bases de copos
Plate Nº 1 Drink Coaster - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Travessas
Fish shaped platter - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Saleiros
Crystal salt cellar - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Bottle
Crystal bottle - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
A Custódia de Belém. 500 Anos -
Travessas
Serving dish - Dinner set D. Pedro III - Palácio Nacional de Queluz -
Saladeira
Crystal salad bowl - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Porta penas
Quill holder - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Terra Adentro. A Espanha de Joaquin Sorolla -
Publications
ANATOMIA DE UMA PINTURA. JOÃO GLAMA E O TERRAMOTO DE 1755 -
Publications
O Pai dos Cristos - Esculturas Manuel Dias (1688-1755) -
Publications
O TAPETE ORIENTAL EM PORTUGAL -
Publications
The Oriental Carpet in Portugal | Carpets and Paintings, 15th - 18th centuries -
Frascos de chá
Small tea caddy Monogram and Crown- Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Arraiolos Rugs -
Publications
O Túmulo do Infante D. Afonso de Portugal da Sé de Braga -
Publications
Carlos Relvas and the House of Photography -
Publications
A Invenção da Glória. D. Afonso V e as Tapeçarias de Pastrana -
Publications
Portuguese Furniture - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Mobiliário Português - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Álbum de Desenhos de Domingos António Sequeira -
Publications
Portugal. Drawing the World (English edition) -
Publications
Portugal. Drawing the World (Ed. em português) -
Publications
Alvaro Pirez d'Évora. Um pintor português em Itália nas vésperas do Renascimento (Portuguese edition) -
Publications
Luxo Asiático. Porcelana, Laca e Seda – do consumo à apropriação -
Publications
Vi o Reino Renovar. Arte no Tempo de D. Manuel I -
Publications
Guerreiros e Mártires. A Cristandade e o Islão na Formação de Portugal -
Publications
Almada Negreiros e os Painéis. Um Retábulo Imaginado para o Mosteiro da Batalha -
Publications
Do Tirar Polo Natural. Inquérito ao Retrato Português -
Publications
Roteirinho do Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -
Publications
Os Saboias Reis e Mecenas. Turim 1730-1750 -
Publications
O Virtuoso Criador. Joaquim Machado de Castro. 1731-1822 -
Publications
Cuerpos de Dolor. A Imagem do Sagrado na Escultura Espanhola (1500-1750) -
Publications
A Arquitetura Imaginária. Pintura, Escultura, Artes Decorativas -
Publications
Colección Masaveu. Grandes Mestres da Pintura Espanhola. Great Spanish Masters -
Publications
As Ilhas do Ouro Branco. Encomenda Artística na Madeira - séculos XV-XVI -
Publications
O Brilho das Imagens. Pintura e Escultura Medieval do Museu Nacional de Varsóvia (Séculos XII-XVI) -
Publications
Jogos Cruzados. Viagens entre Oriente e Ocidente
Last change: 15 December 2022
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