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Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança

DesignArtHistoryTemporarily closedFrom €4Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line)

Das Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança beherbergt die größte Sammlung zur darstellenden Kunst in Portugal: mehr als 300.000 Objekte, darunter Bühnenkostüme, Bühnenbildentwürfe und -modelle, Requisiten, Plakate, Programmhefte, Tonaufnahmen, Partituren, Fotografien und Karikaturen. Es ist im Palácio do Monteiro-Mor aus dem 18. Jahrhundert in Lumiar untergebracht – zusammen mit einem Dokumentationszentrum und einer Bibliothek mit rund 40.000 Titeln. Das Museum ist seit dem 1. November 2025 wegen einer umfassenden Sanierung des Gebäudes und der Gartenanlagen geschlossen. Finanziert wird sie durch den portugiesischen Aufbau- und Resilienzplan (PRR); ein Wiedereröffnungstermin wurde noch nicht bekannt gegeben.

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Estrada do Lumiar 10, 1600-495 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line), Quinta das Conchas (Metro, Yellow Line)

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Hours

Temporarily closed since 1 November 2025 for PRR-funded renovation works; no reopening date announced. Before closing: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.

Admission

From €4

Price before the renovation closure. Portuguese residents get free entry 52 days a year with their Citizen Card.

Nearby

Museu de Lisboa

Local History24 min walk

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro

Design25 min walk

Culturgest

Art51 min walk

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian (Founder's Collection)

Architecture52 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança cost?
Standard adult admission to Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança is €4. Price before the renovation closure. Portuguese residents get free entry 52 days a year with their Citizen Card.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança?
Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança is open Temporarily closed since 1 November 2025 for PRR-funded renovation works; no reopening date announced. Before closing: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança?
Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança is located at Estrada do Lumiar 10, 1600-495 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Lumiar area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line), Quinta das Conchas (Metro, Yellow Line).
What can I see at Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança?
Portugals Schatzhaus der darstellenden Künste: Bühnenkostüme, Bühnenbildmodelle und Plakate in einem Palast aus dem 18. Jahrhundert mit Gartenanlagen in Lumiar.
Do I need to book Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança 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 do Teatro e da Dança?
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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