National Museum of Ancient Art
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Portugal's most important art museum, with highlights including Nuno Gonçalves' St Vincent Panels, Bosch's Temptation of St Anthony and a Namban screen.
The National Museum of Ancient Art is housed in a 17th-century palace in the Lapa district. Its collections include Portuguese and European painting, sculpture, gold and silverware, and decorative arts from the 12th to 19th centuries. Must-see works include Nuno Gonçalves' St Vincent Panels, Bosch's Temptation of St Anthony, works by Dürer and Raphael, the Namban screens depicting the Portuguese arrival in Japan, and the Belém Custodia. The café in the back garden overlooks the Tagus and is a good place to rest. Closed on Mondays; open about 10:00–18:00. Getting there: tram 15E or 25E, or bus 713, to the Janelas Verdes stop, which connects easily with a Belém itinerary.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Time Out Market Lisboa
- LX Factory
- Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
- Bairro Alto & Chiado
- Carmo Convent
- Águas Livres Aqueduct
- Santa Justa Lift
- Rossio Square