Medeiros & Almeida Museum

This is a gem of a museum that exceeded our expectations. Beautiful exhibits, lovely building, in a great and easily accessible area close to a station. More than worth the (super reasonable) admission fee, we would have happily paid more. The lady at the reception could not have been kinder or any more helpful, she was absolutely lovely. It has been one of the highlights of Lisbon for us.

The Museu Medeiros e Almeida absolutely blew me away. Tucked just off Avenida da Liberdade, this former mansion turned museum is one of Lisbon’s best-kept secrets. Every room feels like stepping back in time — from the grand French-style salons to the private study where the collector himself once worked. The variety is incredible: antique clocks that still tick, rare Chinese porcelains made for the Portuguese market centuries ago, stunning silverware, intricate furniture, and paintings that tell the story of European art and trade. The museum holds over 2,000 pieces, all originally owned by António de Medeiros e Almeida, a businessman and passionate art collector who donated his home and treasures to the public in the 1970s. It’s calm, beautifully curated, and never crowded — a perfect place to appreciate real craftsmanship. Staff are friendly, and admission is only a few euros (free on Saturday mornings!). If you love art, history, or elegant interiors, this place is a must-visit in Lisbon. A true five-star experience from start to finish!

Trully hidden gem. This house-museum is beautiful, rich in historical details, and so well-maintained. With almost no visitors, it offers a peaceful and intimate experience. It’s like getting the best of a world-class collection combined with a unique look at how people lived. Unreservedly recommended.

A delightful museum. I probably wouldn't have visited but this museum has one big advantage over many others in Lisbon in that it opens on Mondays. I'm very thankful for this as otherwise I'd have missed out on seeing the Claude Audran room. What a space. Hand painted in the 18th century. Every inch of wall space a decorative panel of a woodland scene on a green background. Birds and farm animals feature. Superbly painted. Just blown away at how FAB it was. Would recommend this very highly to other painters in particular. This is an under visited gem. A real masterpiece.

Decent museum if you like looking at antiques but unfortunately was not really my thing. There was no crowd which was great an and the price is cheap, but the explanation of the rooms and exhibits could be better done. Most rooms have only basic descriptions of objects unless you download an app which was quite finicky to use.

A true gem among private museums! An exquisite collection of antique watches, furniture, porcelain, and jewelry — every piece radiates elegance and taste. Each room feels like a journey into refined luxury and timeless artistry. From hand-carved furniture to dazzling jewels, it’s a treasure trove that leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended!

Go for the women's fan collection from centuries ago featuring ivory, painted fans, and ostrich feathers. Continue for the collection of watches and clocks, including Breugeuts. Immerse in the hall of the fountain, with browches, necklaces, and medals. And just linger in the art, sculpture, and plate ware. Truly memorable !

This is a hidden gem in Lisbon! We arrived at the opening of the museum so we were all alone to explore the different rooms. This is the family home of a businessman who by the way owns the TAP Portugal airline. The museum is very interesting with luxurious rooms and an impressive collection of art objects. If you like clocks you won't be disappointed because you can find a lot of impressive ones. The staff was very nice and polite. They let us explore by ourselves which was very pleasant. If you like ancient art and prestigious place then I recommend you to visit!

This is an amazing museum. I had no idea just how good it would be. The man who collected all the things here had exquisite taste. He also had Prince Rainier of Monaco to dine (with Fado afterwords!) so that gives you some idea of what kind of money he had. The museum is gorgeous. Each room is a delight- chandeliers, period furniture, paintings, silver, china, crystal, a fan collection, statuary, and clocks, watches and jewelry. It was a delight to walk through here- such beauty and good taste. I loved the large tiled salon in which the jewelry was shown off, but I also loved the rooms of the house- especially the dining room! There is a movie about the owner shown in the foyer- you should see it. We found it worthwhile. At 5 euro for an adult this place is a bargain.