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MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom €10Baixa-Chiado (Metro)

Fondé en 1911, lorsque la collection de l’ancien Museu Nacional de Belas-Artes fut scindée en deux, le Museu do Chiado abrite la collection nationale portugaise d’art de 1850 à nos jours, qui comprend plusieurs trésors nationaux. Il occupe une partie de l’ancien Convent of São Francisco, dans le Chiado, rénové puis rouvert en 1994. L’accrochage permanent « Impressões Digitais » met en regard peinture, sculpture, photographie, installation et vidéo, parallèlement à un programme renouvelé d’expositions temporaires dans ses galeries de la Rua Serpa Pinto et de la Rua Capelo.

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Getting there

Rua Serpa Pinto 4 / Rua Capelo 13, 1200-444 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Baixa-Chiado (Metro), Cais do Sodré (Metro & rail)

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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 €10

50% off for visitors 65+, ages 13-24 and families; free for under-12s, Portuguese residents (52 days/year) and other eligible groups.

Nearby

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Design5 min walk

Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade

Local History9 min walk

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture10 min walk

Museu do Fado

Music14 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado cost?
Standard adult admission to MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is €10. 50% off for visitors 65+, ages 13-24 and families; free for under-12s, Portuguese residents (52 days/year) and other eligible groups.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30); closed Mondays and on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June, 24, 25 and 31 December. Some areas are temporarily closed for renovation works.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is located at Rua Serpa Pinto 4 / Rua Capelo 13, 1200-444 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Chiado area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Baixa-Chiado (Metro), Cais do Sodré (Metro & rail).
What can I see at MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
Musée national portugais d’art moderne et contemporain, retraçant 170 ans d’art portugais dans un ancien couvent du Chiado. Current highlights include On Gestures and Forms. A Dialogue Between Collections, Loops.Expanded 2026, Maria José Oliveira : Moi qui fus jadis moi (Maria José Oliveira: I Who Once Was I).
Do I need to book MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado 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 MNAC – Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado?
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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