National Museum of Ancient Art

The National Museum of Ancient Art was the first museum I visited in Lisbon, and it left a lasting impression. Even before going in, the setting is beautiful. You can just hang out outside, enjoying the view of the harbor, the train tracks, and the museum itself. Inside, it’s packed with incredible artwork. If you're into paintings and sculptures, especially those from pre-modern times, this is a must-visit. The restoration work on display is just stunning, and they even show the actual restoration room, which is fascinating to see. The museum is clean, calm, and aesthetically pleasing. They accept cards for entry, and you can store your bag for free using a locker (you’ll need a coin, but you get it back). Overall, a fantastic museum experience.

The museum is free every day right now because they are totally renovating the building and they've removed much of their collection. I only had an hour so I did not get to the first floor, but I enjoyed my short stay there. You'll see in my photos and videos what I was able to see. I'd say it's well worth it since it's free!

We came to the Nacional de Arte with high expectations, as we thought there would be as many paintings as the National Gallery in London. Despite the museum houses a collection of European & Portuguese art, jewelleries, furnitures, ceramics...etc, dating from the 14th to 19th centuries, I felt that there weren't many paintings from the well known artists. I expected to spend a few good hours in the museum but we managed to finish within an hour. Staffs were friendly & helpful throughout & the Gallery was almost empty on the day we visited. (Getting there wasn't easy, it's not closed to any metro station & unfortunately, we were not familiar with the train system - otherwise the closest train station would be "Santos". Anyhow, we decided to walk there from our hotel which took us 75 minutes & we were knackered by the time we got there. My advice is to take a taxi or Uber there) It's still worth a visit when you're in Lisbon.

Much higher quality than I was expecting, with some big names in there, most significantly Bosch. There is a cool animated video based on the Japanese screens I really liked, plus I enjoyed encountering some top notch Portuguese artists I hadn't heard of before.

This is the country’s largest and most important museum of ancient art, showcasing works from the 14th to the 19th century. Its vast collection spans painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, furniture, metalwork, and decorative arts. The museum is housed in a former 17th-century palace—originally the Palácio de Alvor‑Pombal—which was built on the site of a 17th-century Carmelite monastery founded in 1683. The building was later rebuilt during the Pombaline era. The museum officially opened in 1884 as the National Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology and received its current name in 1911. Out of more than 40,000 works in its holdings, around 5,000 are on permanent display—including Portuguese, European, African, and Asian masterpieces that reflect Portugal’s global connections during the Age of Discoveries. / ※ Included in the Lisboa Card.

The museum has many wonderful exhibits. Unfortunately when we were there on 28 Feb there was no access to the 3rd floor and we didn't get to see the whole collection. Therefore took 1 star off. The museum needs renovation, due to the rainy weather, it was even wet inside. The museum has amazing exhibits: gold, silver jewellery, paintings, furniture. I hope to visit it again after the renovation.

It's a great surprise for those who are not familiar with art environment. The building is amazing, beautiful architecture and very well organised. You can see different halls, from portuguese painting, European painting, pottery, jewellery, etc. Only to see the painting of Bosch it's worthy the visit. Insane painting.

I hope I’m not being disrespectful, but honestly if you’re short on time you can easily skip this one. The picture that I shared is literally the only interesting part of the museum. And maybe it was under construction and that’s why but the inside didn’t have a lot if appeal, the outside is nice though!

The museum (€6) is small and not to my taste, but the garden cafe is quite nice and very reasonable. We got two desserts, fresh pineapple, an espresso and a latte for just €8.60 ... HOOAH! The garden overlooks the river and the port, but there's also a view of the bridge. They also have a selection of hot meals at fair prices. CombatCritic Gives The Whole Kaboodle 6 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is one of the leading, if not the best, museum in Lisbon. The museum houses a wide variety of art ranging from Portuguese art to European art, Asian art, African art, and much more. Since it's a large museum, I used my guide book, as well as the museum brochure, to visit the highlights. I'm a big fan of European art so this is where I spent the most time. My favorite piece of art was a large painting by Bosch. They also have a nice gift shop where you guessed it, I bought a Bosch figurine.

I spent three hours wondering through this beautiful museum. The artwork alone is beautiful but there is so much more. I loved the furniture, the china, textiles and silver exhibits. A bargain at 10 Euros. Very highly recommended Slainte

I don't know what it's like inside because the dour old lady at the front desk wouldn't let us in with our complimentary hotel tickets. The contemporary art museum let us in, but not the woman here. So, it ruined the museum for me. Plenty of other things to do that don't involve rude old women.

My trip to Lisbon wasn't just about food and drink, and drink, and drink, and drink and more drink. I gots me some culture too! This museum is excellent....and no, I am not just saying that. It offers an opportunity to view and admire some of Portugal's most talented artists and beyond. The floor plan is nicely layer out and easy to navigate. It's not overly crowded (at least the day we were there), and offers the museum goer nice views of the exhibits. The cafe (located on the lower level) is a nice place to take a break and is situated by a nice tranquil garden that has spectacular views of the water and the city as it's backdrop.

OH MY GOSH this was a boring old school museum , and I LOVE museums. If you are into antiquities, and love ebony and ivory, inlay and embroidery this is your place. Honestly for me, the best part of the museum was the exit and the view.....

Although this is a bit faraway from the centre of Lisboa it is situated in a pretty trendy neighborhood, Santos. You will find nearby venues totally different from this one, such as clubs, bars, discos, restaurants and fancy shops. This is a museum that glorifies ancient Portuguese art, the most famous piece that is on display is the Tryptic of King Henry, Portugal's greatest leader that allowed it to become the biggest nation in the World, it was because of this man that Portugal discovered most of the modern World. The museum is divided in paintings, sculpture and china. Its influences came from India, China, Japan, Africa and several other places. The museum is a bit old but has been slowly renovating itself and it still is a very pleasant place to go for a walk, the entrance fee is around 4EUR, which isn't a lot and it is quite a big museum, with a nice coffeeshop and a lovely garden with amazing views!

Nice little museum in Lisbon. 12 Euro for 4 people (2 of which were student discounts). It has a good amount of art. When I think ancient in europe, I think more of pre 1000 AD, but there was a good amount from after that time frame. Good amount of paintings, but also a good collection of jewelry, silver/gold/platters, etc. when we went, there was also a chair exhibit, however, it was closed due to lack of workers or something. Go if you have a chance