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Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

Natural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 10amSee website for pricingRato (Metro, Yellow Line)

Il museo nazionale di storia naturale e della scienza dell’Università di Lisbona occupa gli spazi dell’antica Escola Politécnica, in Rua da Escola Politécnica, accanto all’Orto Botanico di Lisbona. Le sue collezioni, raccolte nell’arco di più di 250 anni, spaziano dalla zoologia all’antropologia, dalla geologia alla botanica e alla storia della scienza. Tra i punti di maggiore interesse figurano il Laboratorio Chimico ottocentesco, restaurato, e il suo anfiteatro; i fossili di Allosaurus di Entre Dinossáurios; un percorso interattivo dedicato alla fisica storica; e un programma a rotazione di mostre temporanee.

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Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Rua da Escola Politécnica 56/58, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Rato (Metro, Yellow Line), Tram 24 (stop in front of the museum)

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Hours

Closed 5 October

Closed (public holiday)

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

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Free entry on Sundays 10:00-13:00. Tickets cheaper when bought online; combined museum + Lisbon Botanical Garden ticket available.

Nearby

Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Design5 min walk

Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

Art8 min walk

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture8 min walk

Casa Fernando Pessoa

Art12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência cost?
Ticket prices for Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência change by season and by exhibition. Free entry on Sundays 10:00-13:00. Tickets cheaper when bought online; combined museum + Lisbon Botanical Garden ticket available.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Closed Mondays and public holidays. Free on Sundays 10:00-13:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência is located at Rua da Escola Politécnica 56/58, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Príncipe Real area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Rato (Metro, Yellow Line), Tram 24 (stop in front of the museum).
What can I see at Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência?
Fossili di dinosauro, un laboratorio di chimica ottocentesco e 1,3 milioni di reperti nell’antica Escola Politécnica di Lisbona. Current highlights include 6th Natural History and Science Photography Exhibition, ANTROPO(CÉNICO) – In the Time of Humans, OPHELIA… What Are Things Made Of?.
Do I need to book Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência 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 História Natural e da Ciência?
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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