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Museu Nacional dos Coches

TransportDesignHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom €15Belém (Cascais line train)

Founded in 1905 by Queen Amélia, the National Coach Museum holds what it calls the world's most important collection of state coaches: more than 70 historic vehicles spanning four centuries. Highlights include the 1716 triumphal coaches of the Portuguese embassy to Pope Clement XI and the landau in which King Carlos I was assassinated in 1908. Since 2015 the collection has been shown in a new building by Pritzker Prize winner Paulo Mendes da Rocha, facing the old Royal Riding School in Belém.

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Getting there

Avenida da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Belém (Cascais line train), Belém (tram 15E), Estação Fluvial de Belém (ferry)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €15

50% off for visitors aged 65+, 13-24, and families with at least one adult and a minor; free for children up to 12 and other eligible groups

Accessibility

Fully step-free with ramps, lifts to all public areas and adapted toilets; wheelchairs available free at reception.

Nearby

MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology

Architecture5 min walk

MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre

Architecture8 min walk

Museu Nacional de Arqueologia

History8 min walk

Museu de Marinha

Military9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museu Nacional dos Coches cost?
Standard adult admission to Museu Nacional dos Coches is €15. 50% off for visitors aged 65+, 13-24, and families with at least one adult and a minor; free for children up to 12 and other eligible groups. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional dos Coches?
Museu Nacional dos Coches is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30); closed Mondays. Closed 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 dos Coches?
Museu Nacional dos Coches is located at Avenida da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Belém area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Belém (Cascais line train), Belém (tram 15E), Estação Fluvial de Belém (ferry).
What can I see at Museu Nacional dos Coches?
Gilded Baroque state coaches, royal litters and the bullet-scarred landau of 1908 in a striking modern hall in Belém Current highlights include Coach Modeling – José Cardoso Brito, Kings and Queens of Portugal, by Norberto Nunes, Oceans Coach.
Do I need to book Museu Nacional dos Coches 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 dos Coches?
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 Nacional dos Coches accessible?
Fully step-free with ramps, lifts to all public areas and adapted toilets; wheelchairs available free at reception.

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