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Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom €7.5Rato (Metro, Yellow Line)

Ouvert en 1994, le musée de la Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva est consacré à la peintre portugaise Maria Helena Vieira da Silva et à son époux d’origine hongroise, Arpad Szenes. Durant plus de cinq décennies, ils ont vécu et travaillé ensemble entre Paris, Rio de Janeiro et Lisbonne. Le musée occupe l’ancienne Manufacture royale de la soie, construite sous le marquis de Pombal après le tremblement de terre de 1755 et transformée en galeries paisibles baignées de lumière. La collection réunit des peintures, dessins et estampes du couple, ainsi que des œuvres de leurs amis et contemporains, présentées dans le cadre de cycles d’expositions renouvelés et mises en regard de créations d’artistes contemporains. L’ancienne maison-atelier de Vieira da Silva, la Casa-Atelier située à proximité, sur l’Alto de São Francisco, est également ouverte gratuitement aux visiteurs.

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Praça das Amoreiras, 56, 1250-020 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Rato (Metro, Yellow Line), Marquês de Pombal (Metro, Blue/Yellow Lines)

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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

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Reduced €4 (teachers, seniors 65+, Lisboa Card holders). Free on Sundays, and for Lisbon residents, visitors under 25, the unemployed, ICOM/APOM/ICOMOS/AICA members, journalists and companions of visitors with disabilities. The Casa-Atelier is free.

Nearby

Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Design7 min walk

Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

Natural History8 min walk

Casa Fernando Pessoa

Art10 min walk

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva cost?
Standard adult admission to Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva is €7.5. Reduced €4 (teachers, seniors 65+, Lisboa Card holders). Free on Sundays, and for Lisbon residents, visitors under 25, the unemployed, ICOM/APOM/ICOMOS/AICA members, journalists and companions of visitors with disabilities. The Casa-Atelier is free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?
Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Closed Mondays and public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?
Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva is located at Praça das Amoreiras, 56, 1250-020 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Amoreiras / Rato area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Rato (Metro, Yellow Line), Marquês de Pombal (Metro, Blue/Yellow Lines).
What can I see at Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?
Le musée d’un couple de peintres, installé dans une manufacture royale de la soie du XVIIIe siècle, sur la verdoyante Praça das Amoreiras, à Lisbonne. Current highlights include Arpad Szenes: Collection Highlights (Third Exhibition Cycle 2026), Vieira da Silva dans la collection (Vieira da Silva in the Collection), Arpad Szenes dans la collection (Arpad Szenes in the Collection).
Do I need to book Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva 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 Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva?
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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