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MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre

ArchitectureArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom €15Centro Cultural de Belém (Tram 15E)

Opened in October 2023 inside the Centro Cultural de Belém, MAC/CCB succeeded the Museu Coleção Berardo and is Lisbon's largest museum of modern and contemporary art. Its collection displays draw on the Berardo, Ellipse, Teixeira de Freitas and Portuguese State collections, tracing 20th-century art from early modernism to today. Alongside them, a busy programme of temporary exhibitions and an Architecture Centre present contemporary artists and architecture from Portugal and abroad.

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Getting there

Centro Cultural de Belém, Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Centro Cultural de Belém (Tram 15E), Belém (CP Cascais Line)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:30
Wed10:00–18:30
ThuToday10:00–18:30
Fri10:00–18:30
Sat10:00–18:30
Sun10:00–18:30

Admission

From €15

Free for under-6s, and for residents of Portugal on Sundays until 2pm; 20% off for ages 7-18, students, over-65s and Lisboa Card holders; 50% off for residents of Portugal (in person at the ticket office).

Nearby

Museu Nacional de Arqueologia

History2 min walk

Museu de Marinha

Military2 min walk

Museu Nacional dos Coches

Transport8 min walk

MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology

Architecture13 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre cost?
Standard adult admission to MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre is €15. Free for under-6s, and for residents of Portugal on Sundays until 2pm; 20% off for ages 7-18, students, over-65s and Lisboa Card holders; 50% off for residents of Portugal (in person at the ticket office).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre?
MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:30 (last entry 18:00); closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre?
MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre is located at Centro Cultural de Belém, Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Belém area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Centro Cultural de Belém (Tram 15E), Belém (CP Cascais Line).
What can I see at MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre?
Belém's big modern art museum: Picasso-to-Warhol Berardo Collection plus bold contemporary and architecture shows Current highlights include An Atlantic Drift: The Arts of the 20th Century Based on the Berardo Collection, Ângela Ferreira: Here I Stand, Marisol: When Things Are Just Beginning.
Do I need to book MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre 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 MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre?
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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