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MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom €10Baixa-Chiado (Metro)

Das 1911 gegründete Museu do Chiado entstand, als die Sammlung des ehemaligen Museu Nacional de Belas-Artes in zwei Teile geteilt wurde. Es beherbergt Portugals nationale Kunstsammlung von 1850 bis zur Gegenwart, darunter mehrere Nationalschätze. Das Museum befindet sich in einem Teil des ehemaligen Convento de São Francisco im Chiado, der renoviert und 1994 wiedereröffnet wurde. Die Dauerausstellung „Impressões Digitais“ stellt Malerei, Skulptur, Fotografie, Installation und Video einander gegenüber. Ergänzt wird sie durch ein wechselndes Programm temporärer Ausstellungen in den Galerieräumen an der Rua Serpa Pinto und der Rua Capelo.

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Getting there

Rua Serpa Pinto 4 / Rua Capelo 13, 1200-444 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Baixa-Chiado (Metro), Cais do Sodré (Metro & rail)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €10

50% off for visitors 65+, ages 13-24 and families; free for under-12s, Portuguese residents (52 days/year) and other eligible groups.

Nearby

MUDE – Museu do Design

Design5 min walk

Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade

Local History9 min walk

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture10 min walk

Museu do Fado

Music14 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado cost?
Standard adult admission to MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is €10. 50% off for visitors 65+, ages 13-24 and families; free for under-12s, Portuguese residents (52 days/year) and other eligible groups.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30); closed Mondays and on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June, 24, 25 and 31 December. Some areas are temporarily closed for renovation works.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is located at Rua Serpa Pinto 4 / Rua Capelo 13, 1200-444 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Chiado area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Baixa-Chiado (Metro), Cais do Sodré (Metro & rail).
What can I see at MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
Portugals Nationalmuseum für moderne und zeitgenössische Kunst, das 170 Jahre portugiesischer Kunst in einem ehemaligen Kloster im Chiado nachzeichnet. Current highlights include Über Gesten und Formen. Ein Dialog zwischen Sammlungen (On Gestures and Forms. A Dialogue Between Collections), Loops.Expanded 2026, Maria José Oliveira: Ich, die ich einst war (Maria José Oliveira: I Who Once Was I).
Do I need to book MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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