Fondé en 1893 et installé depuis 1903 dans les anciens dortoirs des moines du monastère des Jerónimos, le Museu Nacional de Arqueologia abrite la plus importante collection portugaise de vestiges préhistoriques, romains et médiévaux, ainsi que des antiquités égyptiennes et d’anciens trésors en or. Il est fermé au public depuis le 18 avril 2022 pour une rénovation en profondeur financée par le Plan de relance et de résilience (PRR) ; aucune date de réouverture n’a été annoncée pour la deuxième phase des travaux.
Visitor Information
- How much does Museu Nacional de Arqueologia cost?
- Ticket prices for Museu Nacional de Arqueologia change by season and by exhibition. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
- What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional de Arqueologia?
- Museu Nacional de Arqueologia is open Closed to the public since 18 April 2022 for renovation; no reopening date announced.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museu Nacional de Arqueologia?
- Museu Nacional de Arqueologia is located at Praça do Império, 1400-026 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Belém area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Belém (Cascais line train), Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (tram 15).
- What can I see at Museu Nacional de Arqueologia?
- Musée national d’archéologie du Portugal, installé dans l’aile ouest du monastère des Jerónimos, actuellement fermé pour d’importants travaux de rénovation
- Do I need to book Museu Nacional de Arqueologia 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 de Arqueologia?
- 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.