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Japan: Festivities and Rites

More than 1,500 objects, recreated altars and shrines trace Japan's calendar of Shinto and Buddhist festivals, from New Year and the Boys' and Girls' festivals to funeral rites.

Now showing18 May 2023 – 3 Jan 2027€10

You, Me, Us [O, Hau, Ita; Tu, Eu, Nós]

34 paintings, collages and installations by Timorese artist Maria Madeira explore Timorese ancestral beliefs, exile and the cultural ties between Timor-Leste and Portugal.

Now showing14 Aug – 13 Dec€10

Invoking Silence | Biocultural Harmony in Indonesia

A meditative show on silence as ritual in Indonesia, from Bali's Nyepi New Year and Javanese Tapa Bisu to daily offerings and prayer, with Museu das Convergências.

Now showing22 Sept – 13 Dec€10

Permanent Collections

Ivory Carvings from Goa

Indo-Portuguese devotional ivories from 17th-18th-century Goa, the 'Rome of the East', blending Christian models such as the Infant Jesus with local Hindu iconography.

Permanent collection€10

Chinese Fans

16 Chinese fans from the 18th-20th centuries in ivory, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and silk, many made in Canton and Macau for European and American buyers.

Permanent collection€10

Portuguese Presence in Asia

Namban screens, Indo-Portuguese furniture and ivories, netsuke, snuff bottles and a landmark collection of Chinese porcelain chart five centuries of Portuguese encounters with Asia.

Permanent collection€10

From the Holy Land to Japan: Devotional Objects in Mother-of-Pearl

124 mother-of-pearl crucifixes, rosaries, carved shells and Stations of the Cross from the Holy Land, India, China and Japan, dating from the 18th to the 20th century.

Permanent collection€10

Chinese Export Porcelain: Former Cunha Alves Collection

209 pieces of 17th-19th-century Chinese porcelain made for Western buyers, painted after European prints with seafaring, mythological, satirical and courtship scenes.

Permanent collection€10

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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (MNAA)

Art10 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museu do Oriente cost?

Standard adult admission to Museu do Oriente is €10. Children 6-12 €3, students €3.50, over 65 €4.50, family ticket €22; free for children under 5 and for everyone on Fridays 18:00-20:00. One ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museu do Oriente?

Museu do Oriente is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Fri until 20:00 (free entry 18:00-20:00). Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. Last entry to exhibitions 30 minutes before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museu do Oriente?

Museu do Oriente is located at Avenida Brasília, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), 1350-352 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Alcântara area of Lisbon. The nearest station is Alcântara-Mar (train, Cascais line).

What can I see at Museu do Oriente?

Asian art and Portugal's centuries-long encounter with the East, in a converted cod warehouse on the Alcântara docks Current highlights include Ivory Carvings from Goa, Chinese Fans and You, Me, Us [O, Hau, Ita; Tu, Eu, Nós].

Do I need to book Museu do Oriente 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 Oriente?

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.