Casa Fernando Pessoa

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The Eternal Ark – Fernando Pessoa and Posterity

How Pessoa's legend grew after 1935 from the famous trunk of unpublished papers. Curated by Antonio Sáez Delgado; visitors assemble their own take-away selection of texts.

Now showing27 Nov 2025 – 10 Jan 2027€5

Echoes from the Collection – Fernando Pessoa's Bedroom, I, II, III, by Manuel Amado

Manuel Amado's 1993 oil triptych of Pessoa's bedroom comes out of the house's art collection, with an essay by art historian Mariana Pinto dos Santos.

Now showing27 Oct – 7 Feb 2027€5

Permanent Collections

Fernando Pessoa's Private Library

The heart of the house: the books Pessoa owned and annotated, classified as a National Treasure and displayed in a protective vault-like case.

Permanent collection€5

Fernando Pessoa Reading Orpheu by Almada Negreiros

Almada Negreiros's famous portrait of his friend Pessoa at a café table with Orpheu 2, shown alongside Júlio Pomar's drawings of the poet.

Permanent collection€5

The Long-Term Exhibition

Three floors of "chapters" on Pessoa: the heteronyms, his reconstructed apartment, life in 1920s Lisbon, and the chest of drawers where he began writing on his "triumphal day".

Permanent collection€5

Nearby

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Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

Art10 min walk

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Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

Natural History12 min walk

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Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture14 min walk

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Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Design15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Casa Fernando Pessoa cost?

Standard adult admission to Casa Fernando Pessoa is €5. Ages 13-25 EUR 2.50; visitors with disabilities EUR 3.50; under 12 free; Lisboa Card holders free; guided tours EUR 6. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Casa Fernando Pessoa?

Casa Fernando Pessoa is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00; closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Library open Tuesday to Friday only.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Casa Fernando Pessoa?

Casa Fernando Pessoa is located at Rua Coelho da Rocha, 16-18, 1250-088 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Campo de Ourique area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Rato (Metro, Yellow Line, 15 min walk), Rua Saraiva de Carvalho (Tram 25 and 28, 5 min walk) and Jardim da Estrela (Bus 709, 713, 720, 738, 5 min walk).

What can I see at Casa Fernando Pessoa?

The Campo de Ourique flat where Fernando Pessoa lived his last 15 years, now a house of poetry holding his private library. Current highlights include Fernando Pessoa's Private Library, The Eternal Ark – Fernando Pessoa and Posterity and Fernando Pessoa Reading Orpheu by Almada Negreiros.

Do I need to book Casa Fernando Pessoa 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 Casa Fernando Pessoa?

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.