Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of Portugal's most visited museums
- Story of Portugal's role in world exploration at sea
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: +351 21 362 0019
Web site: http://museu.marinha.pt/...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| May - Sept: | 10am - 6pm |
| Oct - Apr: | 10am - 5pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 4 € |
| Reduced: | 2 € |
| Under 6: | Free |
Public transport:
- Tram Line 15: Centro Cultural De Belém stop
Address: Praça do Império, 1400-206 Lisbon
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Photo: Scott's Case Files
Things you need to know:
- The Lisbon Maritime Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Portugal's leading role in the age of discovery and the world's maritime history
- The museum is located next to the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a World Heritage site
- Some 17,000 items are on display including model ships, full scale ship replicas, maritime instruments and tools, maps and other relating items from the 15th cenury onward
- One of the highlights is the Pavilhăo das Galeotas, a large pavilion with full-size replicas of royal boats, fishing vessels and other crafts
What to do there:
- Go to the far end of the former monastery to enter the museum
- Discover the rich collection to learn about Portugal's momentous relationship with the sea
- Highlights include objects from the Far East, a large pavilion with life-size models of royal boats, fishing and other craft
