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Museu Do Aljube
250 reviews
#4 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"The mix of displays -- wall panels with quotes from victims, vintage photos, maps and
texts
, video testimonials, evocative artworks -- does a very effective job conveying the complex dynamics and dangers facing ma..."
"Great display of how resistance groups have coped with dictators and war since the First World War and includes information on Portuguese colonies with
recent history
."
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National Coche Museum
237 reviews
#5 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"Across the road from
Museum
Nacional dos Coches , Literally , The National Coche
Museum
is well worth seeing , With Former Kings & Queens & Popes State horse drawn carriages from other countries as well , all line..."
"This is a very well laid out museum showing off coaches through the
centuries
.It is very interesting with good signage and brilliant displays.You can get really close to the exhibits.If you like the spectacle of R..."
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Igreja de São Roque
2,074 reviews
#8 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"The adjoining
museum
houses one of the most important collections of sacred art, which includes paintings, sculpture, metalwork, reliquaries, altar frontals, and the treasure of the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist."
"One of the most outstanding of these chapels is the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety with an alter of with a representation of the Calvary surrounded by a faces and figures of
Cherubs
, and a central sculpture of Pieta."
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Carmo Archaeological Museum
2,804 reviews
#14 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"Convento do Carmo is a spectacular site where one can reflect on the devastation Lisbon suffered in the 1755 earthquake, marvel at the brilliance of medieval architecture, and enjoy the beauty of
centuries
old rel..."
"The museum also has an Egyptian sarcopahgus, two pre-Columbian
mummies
, preserved heads of a couple of Peruvian Indians and tomb of Ferdinand I. Carmo convent is located in the Chiado neighbourhood and can be visi..."
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Museu de Marinha
1,200 reviews
#17 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"Among its many treasures are large antique maps of Portugal's prominent role in the Age of
Discoveries
, beautifully detailed model boats and a huge room with ornate barges used for transporting royals in the old p..."
"You can learn the naval history of Portugal with lots of historical arts, maps,
parts
of ships, old letters etc. Especially you can learn about the voyages of Wasco de Gama, how they invade asia and africa from th..."
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Lisboa Story Centre
835 reviews
#18 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"Our first day in Lisbon we walked over to the Lisbon Story Center in the Praca di Comercio... Inside you stroll past cleanly-lit
displays
and story-boards of Lisbon's history, from early times to the present, your..."
"... tried to rectify by moving nearer the relevant exhibit) I found them very helpful (and the headphones were very comfortable too which was a bonus!) and they enable you to move round the
museum
at your own pace."
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Fundacao Amalia Rodrigues Casa Museu
143 reviews
#24 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"The house itself is interesting to visit, but there are so many little details that make the tour intriguing... like the furniture, the clothes, the
jewelry
, the shoes, the poetry books and the many photographs."
"While Amalia Rodrigues sings in the background you get to experience a personal side of this great singer who recreated
Fado
with her elegant jewelry and dresses."
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Museum of National Republican Guard
99 reviews
#28 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"we were surprised with the great layout and care taken to display the
history
of the revolution,
history
of the different wars and Portuguese national guard
history
."
"A fascinating history of the GNR in this
museum
, next door to the also wonderful Convento do Carmo."
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Rua dos Correeiros Archaeological Nucleus
108 reviews
#29 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"Our guide was exceptional and the
museum
is top notch."
"My wife found the
museum
on the net and booked in advance because that is the only way to ensure you are ona tour."
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Museu da Farmacia
125 reviews
#33 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"There are a lot of great artifacts in this
museum
including a sample of the culture used by Banting and Best when they discovered penicillin."
"I highly recommend this museum to anyone with an interest in medicine, pharmacy, or
history
."
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Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
156 reviews
#37 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"Once the site of a magnificent Roman theater, this small but terrific museum teaches you a lot about the history of the
Romans
in Portugal."
"As a fan of Roman history I loved this small
museum
(which is free with the Lisbon Card)."
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Museu da Presidencia da Republica
65 reviews
#43 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Museu Nacional de Arqueologia
240 reviews
#48 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"A
national museum
with a small Egyptian collection and a very impressive collection of Roman finds The Treasure Room also has some impressive Bronze Age artefacts"
"Egyptian
artifacts
were marvellous, mummies, figurines and a gorgeous sculpture of a woman's head."
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Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
18 reviews
#59 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Palácio da Independencia
11 reviews
#70 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Museu Nacional de Etnologia
45 reviews
#71 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"This
museum
is within walking distance of the Monisterio Jeronimo."
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Museu de Lisboa - Santo Antonio
8 reviews
#76 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa (SGL)
9 reviews
#78 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
"This
museum
is a must if you have a taste for the modest, old-fashioned and eccentric."
"The staff at the museum is very knowledgable and goes the extra mile to explain individual pieces and the history behind it and is always available for questions - something not many
museums
can say."
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Tauromáquico Museum
12 reviews
#79 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Museu Centro Cultural Casapiano
3 reviews
#87 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Palacio dos Condes de Obidos
4 reviews
#88 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Capela de Sao Joao Bosco
1 review
#101 of 135 Museums in Lisbon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lisbon
What are the best places for history museums in Lisbon?
These places are best for history museums in Lisbon:
Carmo Archaeological Museum
Igreja de São Roque
Museu de Marinha
Museu Do Aljube
Fundacao Amalia Rodrigues Casa Museu
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Which places provide the best history museums in Lisbon for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Lisbon:
National Coche Museum
Carmo Archaeological Museum
Museu de Marinha
Museum of National Republican Guard
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
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Which places provide the best history museums in Lisbon for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Lisbon:
Igreja de São Roque
Carmo Archaeological Museum
Museu da Farmacia
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Which places provide the best history museums in Lisbon for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Lisbon:
Museu Do Aljube
National Coche Museum
Igreja de São Roque
Carmo Archaeological Museum
Lisboa Story Centre
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Which places provide the best history museums in Lisbon for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Lisbon:
Museu Do Aljube
National Coche Museum
Igreja de São Roque
Carmo Archaeological Museum
Museu de Marinha
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for history museums in Lisbon?
These are the best hidden gems for history museums in Lisbon:
Museu Do Aljube
Museum of National Republican Guard
Rua dos Correeiros Archaeological Nucleus
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