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Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança

DesignArtHistoryTemporarily closedFrom €4Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line)

Il Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança conserva la più grande collezione portoghese dedicata alle arti dello spettacolo: oltre 300.000 pezzi, tra cui costumi di scena, disegni e modellini di scenografie, oggetti di scena, manifesti, programmi, documenti sonori, spartiti, fotografie e caricature. Ha sede nel settecentesco Palácio do Monteiro-Mor, a Lumiar, e comprende anche un centro di documentazione con una biblioteca di circa 40.000 titoli. Il museo è chiuso dal 1º novembre 2025 per un intervento generale di riqualificazione dell’edificio e del giardino, finanziato dal Piano portoghese di ripresa e resilienza (PRR); non è stata annunciata alcuna data di riapertura.

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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Architecture52 min walk

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?
Il tesoro portoghese delle arti dello spettacolo: costumi di scena, modellini di scenografie e manifesti in un palazzo settecentesco con giardini a 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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