Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

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Arpad Szenes: Collection Highlights (Third Exhibition Cycle 2026)

The museum's third exhibition cycle of 2026 turns the spotlight on Arpad Szenes, with a new selection of his work drawn from the foundation's collection.

Now showing20 Sept – 24 Jan 2027€7.50

Permanent Collections

Casa-Atelier Vieira da Silva

The restored Alto de São Francisco house and studio where Vieira da Silva and Arpad Szenes lived and worked before leaving for Brazil; free entry.

Permanent collectionFree

Arpad Szenes in the Collection

Paintings and drawings by Budapest-born Arpad Szenes spanning 1911 to 1985, held alongside the work of his wife and lifelong artistic partner.

Permanent collection€7.50

Vieira da Silva in the Collection

Paintings, drawings and prints by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva from 1926 to 1991, the core of a collection she donated, shown in rotating displays.

Permanent collection€7.50

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Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

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Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

Natural History8 min walk

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Casa Fernando Pessoa

Art10 min walk

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Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva cost?

Standard adult admission to Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva is €7.50. Reduced €4 (teachers, seniors 65+, Lisboa Card holders). Free on Sundays, and for Lisbon residents, visitors under 25, the unemployed, ICOM/APOM/ICOMOS/AICA members, journalists and companions of visitors with disabilities. The Casa-Atelier is free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?

Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Closed Mondays and public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?

Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva is located at Praça das Amoreiras, 56, 1250-020 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Amoreiras / Rato area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Rato (Metro, Yellow Line) and Marquês de Pombal (Metro, Blue/Yellow Lines).

What can I see at Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?

A painter couple's museum in an 18th-century royal silk factory on Lisbon's leafy Praça das Amoreiras. Current highlights include Casa-Atelier Vieira da Silva, Arpad Szenes in the Collection and Arpad Szenes: Collection Highlights (Third Exhibition Cycle 2026).

Do I need to book Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva 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 Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?

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.