Lisboa Story Centre (Memories of the City) Tickets

Step into Lisbon’s past in this fast-paced, multimedia journey through myths, trade, tragedy, and transformation.

Getting started

Show your ticket at the entrance—printed or digital is accepted. Security checks are minimal; just keep your ID handy. Once scanned, you’re ready to go. Audio guides in 10 languages are available at the entrance desk.

What to expect

Housed in the East Wing of the grand Terreiro do Paço, the Lisboa Story Centre isn’t your average museum. It’s a fully immersive, multimedia experience that tells Lisbon’s story through dramatic sets, voiceovers, projections, and a powerful earthquake simulator.

Features:

From myths to maritime might: Kick things off with the city’s mythological origins and early settlers, then stroll into a 16th-century warehouse where Lisbon shines as a global trade hub.

A city shaken and reborn: Experience the devastating 1755 earthquake in a chilling, sensory simulation. Then follow the Marquis of Pombal’s radical plan to rebuild Lisbon from the ashes. Bird’s-eye view of the past: Upstairs, interact with a scale model of the Baixa Pombalina and beyond. Track key historic events across the city’s layout and get inspired to explore the very streets where it all happened.