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Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança

DesignArtHistoryTemporarily closedFrom €4Lumiar (Metro, Yellow Line)

Museu Nacional do Teatro e da Dança posiada największą w Portugalii kolekcję sztuk scenicznych – ponad 300 000 obiektów, w tym kostiumy teatralne, rysunki i makiety scenografii, rekwizyty, plakaty, programy, dokumenty, partytury, fotografie i karykatury. Muzeum mieści się w XVIII-wiecznym Palácio do Monteiro-Mor w dzielnicy Lumiar; działa przy nim także centrum dokumentacji i biblioteka licząca około 40 000 tytułów. Od 1 listopada 2025 roku muzeum jest zamknięte z powodu kompleksowej renowacji budynku i ogrodu, finansowanej w ramach portugalskiego Planu Odbudowy i Zwiększania Odporności (PRR); nie ogłoszono daty ponownego otwarcia.

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.

Nearby

Museu de Lisboa

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Museu Bordalo Pinheiro

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Culturgest

Art51 min walk

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian (Founder's Collection)

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?
Skarbnica portugalskich sztuk scenicznych: kostiumy teatralne, makiety scenografii i plakaty w XVIII-wiecznym pałacu z ogrodami w 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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