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National Museum of Contemporary Art Tickets

Staircase leading to the entrance of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon.

Art gallery with portraits and sculptures at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.

Paintings displayed at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.

Art gallery with sculptures and paintings at the National Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Extended validity

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Guided tour

Explore the National Museum of Contemporary Art, home to over 5,000 artworks by Portuguese artists, and enjoy an optional convenient Lisbon Card!

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Myriam

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Very easy to use for all transport, including the train to Sintra or Caiscais, the historic streetcar, and all Lisbon transport. Very easy to get into monuments, simply by presenting the card, sometimes even with a queue-cutter to save waiting time. And also discounts on souvenir purchases at Lisbon city information centers. The latter was a surprise for me. I'd recommend it if you want to visit a lot of monuments that would be expensive on their own. On the other hand, if you're planning to visit only free places or few paying sites, then simply pay by credit card directly, including for transport. Make your calculations! We're delighted.

Ronja

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was great that you didn't have to worry about whether you could take the bus or not. You could often get in quicker than if you had to buy a ticket on the spot. I really liked the Crown Jewels exhibition. We went there in the afternoon and there was hardly anything going on.

Catalina

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The ticket for the palace The ticket for the palace was the same one you get with the app, so it's very easy to access. However, the Lisbon Card was more complicated because the downtown offices closed at lunchtime, which was the time we arrived. However, there was no problem getting it later.

Visit one of the world's first museums dedicated to modern and contemporary art, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon, founded in 1911.

Surround yourself with over 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and photographs by notable artists like Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and Paula Rego.

Choose a Lisbon Card which gives you free access to several attractions for a period of 24 to 72 hours, and hassle-free public transportation.

Fun Fact: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Education Service launched a series of online lectures from the museum called Conversas Sobre o Retrato that reached over 42,000 families per episode.

National Museum of Contemporary Art

Entry to the National Museum of Contemporary Art

Lisbon Card

24/48/72 hour card (optional)

Free color handy guide and app – physical guide unavailable, download by QR Code (optional)

Interactive map (optional)

Attractions & public transport – check here for the list of attractions and public transport

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 37 countries have loved this experience
Fitori
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
fast, convenient, practical, many acceptance locations
Jose
Sep, 2025Verified booking
3/5
I had to queue to enter each of the monuments I visited. there is a lack of clear information on how to do the whole process. The exchange should be done digitally, without having to go to any of the tourist offices and explain the process well.
Renata
Aug, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The possibility of using mezzia for the same price should last 84 hours I was 5 days and I could have used an extra day!
Bienkowski
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Extremely practical and interesting card! It's a pity that it doesn't also exist for 4, 5 ... days in a row. Unfortunately for us, Sintra was closed due to the fires, but we were reimbursed without any problem!
Joannes
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
No long waits for entering museums and visiting other landmarks, convenient to hop on and off busses, trains and trams. Peace of mind in a small card!

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Why visit the National Museum of Contemporary Art?

The National Museum of Contemporary Art was established in 1911 and originally operated out of the monastery of São Francisco da Cidade, a building complex badly devastated in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Contemporary art from Portugal and throughout the world can be found in this museum, which also has pieces by Rodin, Abel Manta, Adriano Sousa Lopes, and other masters. The MNAC is a must-visit for art lovers and scholars interested in Portuguese romantic, naturalist, modern, and contemporary art from the second half of the 19th century to the present day.

Lisbon card attractions

With a Lisbon Card, you may skip the lines at 39 more top attractions in the city. 24, 48, and 72-hour options are available, which eliminates the need to purchase individual admissions to attractions. Since it can be used in a variety of ways and is contactless, it's a convenient way to tour the city of Lisbon. The Pillar 7 Bridge Experience, Lisbon Story Center, Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Museu Nacional dos Coches, and many more of Lisbon's finest attractions are all free to see with this card.

Lisbon card transportation & more

Get free, unrestricted use of the subway, tram, bus, elevator, train, and any other kind of public transportation in the area. Skip the lines at the best attractions and save a ton of money at the shops, museums, restaurants, clubs, and more. Grab the color guidebook, app, interactive map, and discounts that can be used at various locations across the city. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a train to Sinatra or Cascais for free and spend the day there!

Accessibility

National Museum of Contemporary Art

The museum is suitable for wheelchair users.

Important Information

National Museum of Contemporary Art

Facilities: Parking

Free admission is allowed on Sundays and holidays until 2pm for all citizens residing in the national territory.

Check here to see eligibility for free admission to the museum.

Lisbon 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.

Guests are recommended to check the operating hours of the attractions they wish to go to prior to their visit.

Bear in mind that most national monuments and museums are closed on the following dates: 1 Jan, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 & 25 Dec, and on municipal holidays (13 June in Lisbon & 29 June in Sintra).

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.