iMuseu Nacional do Azulejo
The National Tile Museum tells the story of the azulejo, Portugal's glazed tile, from the late 15th century to today, alongside ceramics, porcelain and faience. It occupies the former Madre de Deus Convent, founded in 1509 by Queen Leonor, whose Mannerist cloister, gilded high choir and richly decorated church are part of the visit. Highlights include the Great Panorama of Lisbon, a tile view of the city before the 1755 earthquake. The museum has been closed since November 2025 for renovation works under Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with no confirmed reopening date.
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Rua da Madre de Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisboa, Portugal
Nearest station: Santa Apolónia (Metro Blue Line / CP rail)
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| SatToday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From €10
50% off for visitors 65+, students, youth card holders and families of 4+. Museum currently closed for renovation.
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- How much does Museu Nacional do Azulejo cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museu Nacional do Azulejo is €10. 50% off for visitors 65+, students, youth card holders and families of 4+. Museum currently closed for renovation.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional do Azulejo?
- Museu Nacional do Azulejo is open Temporarily closed since November 2025 for PRR renovation works; no reopening date announced. Regular hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:15); closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museu Nacional do Azulejo?
- Museu Nacional do Azulejo is located at Rua da Madre de Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Madre de Deus / Xabregas area of Lisbon. The nearest station is Santa Apolónia (Metro Blue Line / CP rail).
- What can I see at Museu Nacional do Azulejo?
- Five centuries of Portuguese tiles in Queen Leonor's 1509 convent, crowned by a pre-earthquake panorama of Lisbon
- Do I need to book Museu Nacional do Azulejo 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 Nacional do Azulejo?
- 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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- Museu Nacional do AzulejoVitor Oliveira / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0