MAAT Lisbon Museum
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology on the riverbank.
MAAT Museum
One of the most recent Lisbon museums is the MAAT, Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology.
MAAT's own mission statement is to "promote critical discourse and creative practice with a view to generating new knowledge about the historical present and a responsible commitment to our shared future."
The MAAT complex includes a striking new modern building, gardens, and the building of a former thermoelectric power station — an iconic example of industrial architecture built in 1908.
Until a few years ago, this power station housed the Lisbon Electricity Museum, which now hosts MAAT exhibitions, though the original rooms and machinery have been preserved. You can purchase a ticket to visit one or both buildings together.
They offer family activities and guided tours. Exhibitions are constantly being refreshed, and there are fascinating spaces and interactive experiences for both children and adults.
A worthwhile visit in Lisbon.
Price
All exhibitions for €5
50% discount for students over 18 and visitors over 64.
Free for children under 10
Free on the first Sunday of each month
Hours
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays, December 25, January 1, and May 1.
Address
Av. Brasília
Central Tejo, Belém
1300-598 Lisbon
Getting There
Buses: 728, 714, 727, 729, 751
Tram: 15
Train: Cascais Line, Belém Station
Ferry: Belém River Terminal
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Islamic, Egyptian, Greek, Asian, and European art, all in one place.
National Museum of Ancient Art
Portuguese and foreign paintings, from the 12th to the 19th century.
National Tile Museum
The history of Lisbon and the evolution of ceramics in the country, told through its azulejos.
