Museu Bordalo Pinheiro

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Zé Povinho's Lisbon (A Lisboa do Zé Povinho)

Off-site show for Zé Povinho's 150th birthday: Bordalo's everyman in his home city of Lisbon. Held in the foyer of Fórum Lisboa (Av. de Roma 14), not at the museum.

Now showing24 Jun – 31 Dec€5

Permanent Collections

Zé Povinho

Bordalo's most famous creation, first drawn in A Lanterna Mágica in 1875: the Portuguese everyman, patient under his burden or defiantly making the "manguito" gesture.

Permanent collection€5

Drawings Collection

More than 2,600 original drawings, mostly humorous, by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro and his son Manuel Gustavo: studies for newspapers, sketches from life, illustrations and theatre costumes.

Permanent collection€5

New Exhibition of the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum Collection

The museum's new long-term display, opened January 2026, traces Bordalo Pinheiro as caricaturist, newspaper founder, costume designer and ceramist, a witty and complex 19th-century liberal.

Permanent collection€5

Ceramics Collection

The most important collection of Bordalo Pinheiro faience: about 1,000 pieces, mostly from his Caldas da Rainha factory founded in 1884, plus work by his son Manuel Gustavo.

Permanent collection€5

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Museu de Lisboa

Local History2 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museu Bordalo Pinheiro cost?

Standard adult admission to Museu Bordalo Pinheiro is €5. Ages 13-25 (non-Lisbon residents) EUR 2.50; free for children up to 12 and Lisboa Card holders, and for Lisbon residents on Sundays and holidays until 2 pm.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museu Bordalo Pinheiro?

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00. Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, and 24, 25 and 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museu Bordalo Pinheiro?

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro is located at Campo Grande, 382, 1700-097 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Campo Grande area of Lisbon. The nearest station is Campo Grande (Metro, Green and Yellow lines).

What can I see at Museu Bordalo Pinheiro?

Lisbon's shrine to caricaturist and ceramist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, creator of the cheeky Zé Povinho, in a 1916 house on Campo Grande. Current highlights include Zé Povinho, Zé Povinho's Lisbon (A Lisboa do Zé Povinho) and Drawings Collection.

Do I need to book Museu Bordalo Pinheiro 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 Museu Bordalo Pinheiro?

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.