Lisbon Earthquake 1755

I read a book about the 1755 Lisbon earthquake years ago and wanted to visit Lisbon for that reason. It's great that i finally had a chance to do so. The immersive experience at the museum is fantastic. But it's very expensive for a small museum (we paid roughly US $60 for two tickets). The visit to each room is timed. There's a staff member in each room. Some of them are friendly and helpful and others are not. I was rudely rushed in one of the rooms. There wasn't enough time for me to see everything. She simply said: you don't have to; you just have to touch your bracelet on the bottons and we'll email you all the information. We didn't even get the emails. The museum has a wonderful cafe overlooking the water, a great place to sit and relax after walking through all the rooms. It's a gorgeous light filled space.

Fantastic for hours spect here and well worth the cost. There is lots of information to take in, so I look forward to receiving the email explaining it all. Maybe not suitable for young children as quite loud and shaking in sections, and a lot of audio visual experiences which require concentration reading or listening to. I would recommend this to anyone apart from the very young.

I quite like the history part of the experience. I wish the last two rooms will elaborate more on that. The setup is interesting and engaging most of the time. The science of earthquake part is a bit dry and really could be more interactive. Some equipment aren't working. Is it worth the ticket? Maybe 80% for me.

We visited the Quake Museum with our two kids (10 and 13), and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. There was not a single dull moment — the entire visit is immersive, engaging, and perfectly paced for both children and adults. The museum does an excellent job of explaining the 1755 Lisbon earthquake in a way that is very educational yet never boring. Through simulations, interactive exhibits, sound, light, and video mapping, history truly comes alive. It’s a real sensory experience that helps you understand not just what happened, but how it felt and how it shaped Lisbon as we know it today. Our kids were completely absorbed, asking questions and making connections throughout the visit, which says a lot. We, as adults, learned just as much and were genuinely impressed by the quality of the storytelling and the technology used. A perfect balance of learning and emotion, the Quake Museum is a must-visit for families visiting Lisbon. Highly recommended — we all loved it!

Excellent and informative. I had no idea about the Lisbon earthquake or the things that went on afterwards to rebuild the city. The tsunami that killed so many more was something I hadn’t even considered! It’s both interactive and entertaining. Children seemed to love it and were asking plenty of questions. We bought tickets on line and only had to wait a few minutes before we were called. There’s a cafe and shop upstairs if you get there early. If not the tour ends up there anyway. Definitely a place I would recommend for families.

Had the best time in this. Very creative to weave the museum experience in a style of a panic/escape room without all the stress but with all the info. It is an interactive, multi-media experience. Absolutely recommended.

We had a wonderful experience at Quake! Visitors relive the entire experience of the devastating earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755. It’s a very well-organized place, somewhat reminiscent of an escape room, ideal for all ages. The staff is extremely polite, friendly, and helpful. Definitely worth a visit! Available languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French. Advance booking is highly recommended, as you enter in specific groups.

The museum is designed in a very engaging way, with complete immersion. It was interesting from start to finish. Now I truly understand what happened in the past, and I feel prepared, even morally, for the future. Everything is well-organized. I recommend buying tickets in advance.