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Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

Natural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 10amSee website for pricingRato (Metro, Yellow Line)

Das nationale Museum für Naturgeschichte und Wissenschaft der Universidade de Lisboa befindet sich in der ehemaligen Escola Politécnica an der Rua da Escola Politécnica, direkt neben dem Botanischen Garten von Lissabon. Seine über mehr als 250 Jahre zusammengetragenen Sammlungen umfassen Zoologie, Anthropologie, Geologie, Botanik und die Geschichte der Wissenschaft. Zu den Höhepunkten zählen das restaurierte Laboratorio Chimico aus dem 19. Jahrhundert mit seinem Amphitheater, die Allosaurus-Fossilien in Entre Dinossáurios, eine interaktive historische Physikausstellung sowie ein wechselndes Programm temporärer Ausstellungen.

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Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Rua da Escola Politécnica 56/58, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Rato (Metro, Yellow Line), Tram 24 (stop in front of the museum)

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Hours

Closed 5 October

Closed (public holiday)

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

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Free entry on Sundays 10:00-13:00. Tickets cheaper when bought online; combined museum + Lisbon Botanical Garden ticket available.

Nearby

Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Design5 min walk

Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

Art8 min walk

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture8 min walk

Casa Fernando Pessoa

Art12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência cost?
Ticket prices for Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência change by season and by exhibition. Free entry on Sundays 10:00-13:00. Tickets cheaper when bought online; combined museum + Lisbon Botanical Garden ticket available.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Closed Mondays and public holidays. Free on Sundays 10:00-13:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência is located at Rua da Escola Politécnica 56/58, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Príncipe Real area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Rato (Metro, Yellow Line), Tram 24 (stop in front of the museum).
What can I see at Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
Dinosaurierfossilien, ein Chemielabor aus dem 19. Jahrhundert und 1,3 Millionen Exponate in der alten Polytechnischen Schule Lissabons. Current highlights include 6. Ausstellung für Natur- und Wissenschaftsfotografie (6th Natural History and Science Photography Exhibition), ANTROPO(CÉNICO) – In the Time of Humans, OPHELIA… What Are Things Made Of?.
Do I need to book Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência 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 Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
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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