Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade

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They Were Afraid, Yet They Went

Women political prisoners and resisters under Portugal's dictatorship: who they were, how they endured prison, exile and underground life, and who supported them.

Now showing11 Mar – 31 Jan 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Anti-Colonial Struggle and 25 April 1974

Floor 3 covers colonialism, the liberation struggles and colonial war, the regime's victims, and the Carnation Revolution that restored freedom.

Permanent collection€4

Rise and Fall of Fascism: Censorship, Clandestine Press and the Political Police

Floor 1 traces Portugal from 1890 to 1976: Salazar's "God, Homeland and Family", censorship, the clandestine press, underground life and the political courts.

Permanent collection€4

Resist: The Prison Circuit and the "Curros" Cells

Floor 2 follows a political prisoner from arrest through interrogation and torture to colonial camps, ending at the Aljube's tiny isolation cells, the "curros".

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Archaeological Remains and Heritage History of the Aljube

On floors -1 and 0: finds from beneath the building, Roman and Islamic in origin, and the story of the Aljube as church, women's and political prison.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade cost?

Standard adult admission to Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade is €4. Ages 13-25 €2; 65+ €2.80; disabled visitors €2.80 with a free companion; under 12 free. Temporary exhibitions free. Lisbon residents free on Sunday and holiday mornings until 14:00; free for all on 25 April and 18 May.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade?

Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays and on 1 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. Closed 13:00–14:00 on 20, 22, 26 and 27 September 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade?

Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade is located at Rua de Augusto Rosa 42, 1100-059 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Sé / Alfama area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Terreiro do Paço (Metro, Blue Line), Baixa-Chiado (Metro, Blue/Green Lines) and Sé (Tram 12/28, Bus 737).

What can I see at Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade?

A former political prison beside Lisbon Cathedral, now telling the story of resistance to Salazar's dictatorship. Current highlights include They Were Afraid, Yet They Went, Anti-Colonial Struggle and 25 April 1974 and Rise and Fall of Fascism: Censorship, Clandestine Press and the Political Police.

Do I need to book Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade 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 do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade?

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.

Is Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade accessible?

Step-free entrance with a wide manual door, tactile paving, wheelchair available at the ticket office, assistance dogs welcome, lockers.