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National Museum of Ancient Art Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card

Explore 40,000+ art pieces at the National Museum of Ancient Art. Upgrade and get free entry to landmarks and public transport with a Lisbon Card.

4.6/5(1,773)

Corina W

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The freedom to use public transportation without having to worry about tickets and such. Plus, we have several opportunities to take advantage of free or discounted admission.

Venier L

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Sure, the Lisboa Card is really convenient for public transportation, and it also makes getting into attractions easier. The price for a 1- or 2-day pass isn’t exactly a bargain, precisely because you can’t visit that many attractions in just a few days—they’re often quite far apart—and you’ll still have to wait in line, even if the lines are shorter! In March… imagine what it’s like in August!! And then if you lose it, like I did...!!! Luckily, I only went missing for half a day.

See paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century at this UNESCO World Heritage Site – now a museum.

Encounter Hieronymus Bosch‘s moral reflections like the Temptations of St. Anthony, Domingos Sequeira’s nativity art Adoration of the Magi, and more!

Add a Lisbon Card – valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours – to visit landmarks like the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, National Museum of Ancient Art, etc.

Your card gives you access to public transport like metros, buses, and discounts on several cafes and restaurants.

Fun fact: In addition to the National Museum of Ancient Art, Ribeira Palace also houses the National Museum of Coaches and the National Museum of Costume and Fashion.

Entry to National Museum of Ancient Art

Admission to the permanent collection

Lisbon Card:

24/48/72-hour card

Free color handy guide and app

Interactive map

Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.

National Museum of Ancient Art

Temporary exhibitions (available at an extra cost)

Live guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Corina W
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The freedom to use public transportation without having to worry about tickets and such. Plus, we have several opportunities to take advantage of free or discounted admission.
Andrea S
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Having access to public transportation at any time was very helpful, Some attractions even had a separate line, so you didn't have to wait as long
Ewerton B
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
It's definitely worth it—I highly recommend it to everyone. It's easy to take out and gets plenty of use throughout the day...
Heidelinde S
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Unfortunately, the priority access to the Jerónimos Monastery didn't work out, since a long line had already formed in front of the monastery and everyone had a Lisboa Card. I would recommend booking a timed entry slot online. Using public transportation went really smoothly.
Kovarine J
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The transportation was completely hassle-free. We didn't have to wait in line at all when visiting the sights. Very helpful!

National Museum of Ancient Art

The National Museum of Ancient Art displays a diverse collection of artworks and cultural artifacts, showcasing around 40,000 items. It is a must-see for anybody interested in Portuguese art from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 19th century, making it one of the country's best museums.

Find works by Portuguese masters like Nuno Gonçalves and Vasco Fernandes, as well as Flemish paintings by Hieronymus Bosch and Peter Paul Rubens. Watch out for prints and drawings from the likes of Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt. Decorative arts including pottery, textiles, and metalwork are also on display. Make sure not to miss the 15th-century St. Vincent Panels and the extraordinary solid gold Cross of Dom Sancho I during your visit.

Lisbon Card

Get an all-round experience of Lisbon and save money on admission fees to museums, tours, and even the city's public transportation system. Get the ability to bypass ticket lines at many of the participating attractions.

Your Lisbon card offers free admission to more than 30 museums and attractions, including the National Museum of Ancient Art. You can also save money at other attractions, restaurants, and stores. Use the city's buses, trams, and subways as much as you want. Choose between 24, 48, or 72-hour validity!

Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.

Accessibility

National Museum of Ancient Art

This experience is wheelchair accessible, and a cloakroom is available.

Handbags are allowed into the MNAA after being checked by security.

Additional information

National Museum of Ancient Art

To get your ticket scanned, please go to the museum's entrance on Rua das Janelas Verdes.

Lisbon Card

Click here to know how to use this card.

You can visit each attraction only once.

Once redeemed, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen.

Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.

All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.

There is no physical guide available for the handy guide and app; kindly perform the download through the provided QR Code.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.