The National Museum of Theatre and Dance holds Portugal's largest performing-arts collection, over 300,000 pieces including stage costumes, set drawings and models, props, posters, programmes, records, scores, photographs and caricatures. It occupies the 18th-century Palácio do Monteiro-Mor in Lumiar, alongside a documentation centre and library of around 40,000 titles. The museum has been closed since 1 November 2025 for a general rehabilitation of the building and garden funded by Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR); no reopening date has been announced.
Visitor Information
- How much does Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança is €4. Price before the renovation closure. Portuguese residents get free entry 52 days a year with their Citizen Card.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança?
- Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança is open Temporarily closed since 1 November 2025 for PRR-funded renovation works; no reopening date announced. Before closing: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, 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 Teatro e da Dança?
- Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança is located at Estrada do Lumiar 10, 1600-495 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Lumiar area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line), Quinta das Conchas (Metro, Yellow Line).
- What can I see at Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança?
- Portugal's performing-arts treasure house: stage costumes, set models and posters in an 18th-century palace with gardens in Lumiar.
- Do I need to book Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança 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 Teatro e da Dança?
- 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.