The Museum of Lisbon, known in Portuguese as the Museu de Lisboa, is the city's museum of its own story. It traces the way Lisbon has changed over time, from prehistoric days through to the present, using archaeological finds, historical artefacts and multimedia presentations.
The museum's main site is at Campo Grande 245, in Lisbon. It is housed across several locations, so a visit may mean moving between sites, and the main building at Campo Grande is the natural place to begin.
What a visit offers
- Archaeology: finds that reach back to the earliest periods of human presence in the area.
- Everyday history: historical artefacts that show how the city was lived in and shaped.
- Multimedia: presentations that help set the displays in their wider context.
The museum suits anyone who wants a broad, chronological picture of Lisbon before exploring its streets, neighbourhoods and monuments. It is equally useful to visitors who have been in the city before and want to understand more of what they have seen.
Planning your trip
To check current arrangements, you can call the museum on +351 21 751 3200. The Campo Grande address is 1700-091 Lisboa, Portugal. Because the museum spreads across several locations, it is worth confirming which sites are open and how they connect before you set out.