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Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança

DesignArtHistoryTemporarily closedFrom €4Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line)

Le Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança abrite la plus vaste collection portugaise consacrée aux arts de la scène : plus de 300 000 pièces, parmi lesquelles des costumes, des dessins et des maquettes de décors, des accessoires, des affiches, des programmes, des archives sonores, des partitions, des photographies et des caricatures. Il occupe le Palácio do Monteiro-Mor, un palais du XVIIIe siècle situé à Lumiar, ainsi qu’un centre de documentation et une bibliothèque comptant quelque 40 000 titres. Le musée est fermé depuis le 1er novembre 2025 pour permettre la réhabilitation générale du bâtiment et du jardin, financée par le Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR) du Portugal ; aucune date de réouverture n’a été annoncée.

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Estrada do Lumiar 10, 1600-495 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line), Quinta das Conchas (Metro, Yellow Line)

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Hours

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.

Admission

From €4

Price before the renovation closure. Portuguese residents get free entry 52 days a year with their Citizen Card.

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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?
Le trésor portugais des arts de la scène : costumes, maquettes de décors et affiches dans un palais du XVIIIe siècle entouré de jardins, à 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.

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