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MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom €10Baixa-Chiado (Metro)

Founded in 1911, when the collection of the former Museu Nacional de Belas-Artes was split in two, the Museu do Chiado holds Portugal's national collection of art from 1850 to the present, including several national treasures. It occupies part of the former Convent of São Francisco in Chiado, renovated and reopened in 1994. The long-term display "Impressões Digitais" sets painting, sculpture, photography, installation and video side by side, alongside a rolling programme of temporary shows in its galleries on Rua Serpa Pinto and Rua Capelo.

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Getting there

Rua Serpa Pinto 4 / Rua Capelo 13, 1200-444 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Baixa-Chiado (Metro), Cais do Sodré (Metro & rail)

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Hours

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

Admission

From €10

50% off for visitors 65+, ages 13-24 and families; free for under-12s, Portuguese residents (52 days/year) and other eligible groups.

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Visitor Information

How much does MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado cost?
Standard adult admission to MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is €10. 50% off for visitors 65+, ages 13-24 and families; free for under-12s, Portuguese residents (52 days/year) and other eligible groups.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30); closed Mondays and on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June, 24, 25 and 31 December. Some areas are temporarily closed for renovation works.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is located at Rua Serpa Pinto 4 / Rua Capelo 13, 1200-444 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Chiado area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Baixa-Chiado (Metro), Cais do Sodré (Metro & rail).
What can I see at MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
Portugal's national museum of modern and contemporary art, tracing 170 years of Portuguese art inside a former Chiado convent. Current highlights include On Gestures and Forms. A Dialogue Between Collections, Ultratremor, Impressões Digitais. MNAC Collection.
Do I need to book MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado 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 MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
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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