Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

What's On

Permanent Collections

European Fans

Around 70 European hand fans from the 18th and 19th centuries, among them fans that belonged to Empress Eugénie and Queen Amélia of Portugal.

Permanent collection€8

Clocks and Watches

A room the collector designed for his timepieces, from Edward East's 17th-century night clock owned by Catherine of Braganza to Breguet pocket watches.

Permanent collection€8

Chinese Porcelain

Han terracottas to Qing export wares, centred on the earliest porcelain ordered for the West, including a Ming ewer with the arms of King Manuel I.

Permanent collection€8

Dutch Painting

Golden Age landscapes and still lifes, including a set of 1640s views by Jan van Goyen and flower pieces by Jan Davidsz de Heem and Anna Ruysch.

Permanent collection€8

Nearby

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Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

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Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

Art7 min walk

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Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture14 min walk

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Casa Fernando Pessoa

Art15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida cost?

Standard adult admission to Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida is €8. €6 seniors 65+, students, youth card (12-29), Lisbon Card; free under 18. +€2 during temporary exhibitions. While the 2nd floor is closed for maintenance, all tickets are €1 cheaper. Free entry first Saturday of the month 10:00-13:00.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida?

Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida is open Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Sundays, Good Friday, 1 January, 1 May, 24 and 25 December. Free entry on the first Saturday of the month, 10:00-13:00. The 2nd floor is temporarily closed for maintenance (no reopening date announced).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida?

Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida is located at Rua Rosa Araújo 41, 1250-194 Lisboa, Portugal (temporary entrance: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 4), in the Avenidas Novas / Marquês de Pombal area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Marquês de Pombal (Metro, Blue & Yellow lines) and Avenida (Metro, Blue line).

What can I see at Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida?

A collector's mansion off Avenida da Liberdade, packed with Ming porcelain, rare clocks, Dutch paintings and English silver. Current highlights include European Fans, Clocks and Watches and Chinese Porcelain.

Do I need to book Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida 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-Museu Medeiros e Almeida?

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.