{"id":171098,"date":"2024-04-16T18:32:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T18:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=171098"},"modified":"2024-04-17T16:11:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T16:11:32","slug":"best-museums-in-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/best-museums-in-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Museums in Lisbon: A Guide to Art and History\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lisbon is a lively city full of culture and <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/history\/\">history<\/a>, widely known for its art galleries and museums.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a guide to the 10 best museums in the city that you should visit if you&#8217;re interested in art and museums.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Lisbon offers diverse collections, from ancient art at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum to modern technology at MAAT.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Many museums, like the National Coach Museum, showcase Lisbon's rich historical tapestry.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Locations like the Museu do Fado provide a deep dive into the cultural traditions of Lisbon, particularly its renowned music style.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h3>Calouste Gulbenkian Museum: One of Lisbon&#8217;s Crown Jewels in Art Collections<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>Calouste Gulbenkian Museum<\/b> is celebrated for its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, modern European paintings, and Islamic and Oriental art.<\/p>\n<p>This museum also features works by major European artists like <b>Rembrandt<\/b> and <b>Manet<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>National Coach Museum: World&#8217;s Largest Collection of Royal Coaches<\/h3>\n<p>Located in the Bel\u00e9m district, the <b>National Coach Museum<\/b> houses the world&#8217;s most significant collection of horse-drawn carriages.<\/p>\n<p>The museum is situated in a former royal riding school and features elaborately carved coaches that <b>date back to the 17th century<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>MAAT &#8211; Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology: A Modern Hub for Art and Science<\/h3>\n<p>The MAAT stands out for its contemporary design and focus on art, architecture, and technology.<\/p>\n<p>This museum offers a dynamic space where <b>art intersects with scientific and technological innovation<\/b>, making it a contemporary cultural landmark in Lisbon\u200b.<\/p>\n<h3>Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga: A Treasure Trove of Historical Artifacts<\/h3>\n<p>Situated in the<b> scenic neighborhood of Janelas Verdes<\/b>, this museum is renowned for its vast collection of artworks ranging from the Age of Discovery to the Renaissance.<\/p>\n<p>It houses iconic pieces like the <b>Panels of St Vincent<\/b> and the <b>Temptations of St Anthony<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Berardo Collection Museum: A Modern Art Enthusiast\u2019s Paradise<\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/2024-museum-openings-and-expansions\/\">museum<\/a> is located in Bel\u00e9m and showcases a significant <b>modern and contemporary art collection<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It features works from key 20th-century movements, including Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art, presenting <b>pieces by Picasso, Warhol, and Dali\u200b<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Museu do Fado: Dedicated to Lisbon\u2019s Traditional Music<\/h3>\n<p>The Fado Museum pays homage to fado, the soulful music originating in Lisbon&#8217;s streets.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can explore exhibits related to the <b>history of fado<\/b>, including instruments and recordings of legendary fado singers\u200b\u200b.<\/p>\n<h3>Water Museum: Award-Winning Tribute to Hydraulic Engineering<\/h3>\n<p>The Water Museum is recognized for its contribution to understanding European cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>It includes the <b>Barbadinhos Steam Pumping Station<\/b> and the <b>\u00c1guas Livres Aqueduct<\/b>, offering insights into Lisbon&#8217;s historical water distribution\u200b.<\/p>\n<h3>Museu Nacional dos Coches: Unique Collection of Historical Coaches<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>Coach Museum<\/b> claims the title of the world&#8217;s<b> largest and most valuable collection of historical coaches<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It showcases 45 exquisite pieces, including <b>coaches from the 18th century<\/b>, housed in a royal riding hall in Bel\u00e9m.<\/p>\n<h3>LX Factory: A Creative Complex for Art and Design<\/h3>\n<p><b>LX Factory<\/b> is a shopping destination and a creative hub in a former industrial complex.<\/p>\n<p>It features unique shops and art installations and frequently hosts artistic events and exhibitions\u200b.<\/p>\n<h3>Hangar: Centro de Investiga\u00e7\u00e3o Art\u00edstica: Fostering Non-European Art and Research<\/h3>\n<p>Hangar is an <b>independent art space in Gra\u00e7a<\/b> that supports long-term projects primarily from non-European artists.<\/p>\n<p>It encourages <b>diverse cultural perspectives<\/b> and facilitates community interaction and artistic exchange.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan Your Visit to the Best Lisbon Museums Today!<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a local or touring Portugal, you can take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the diverse cultures and deep historical roots of the country through these curated experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your visit now and discover the best museums in Lisbon to enrich your understanding and appreciation of this historic city.<\/p>\n<p>Explore, learn, and be inspired by these incredible cultural treasures!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10026,"featured_media":171120,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-and-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171098"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10026"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171098\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}