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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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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!

4.4/5

(1,745)

Guibal

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Good organization for picking up the card at the airport. Very convenient for public transport, with a top-notch network. Access to the 28 tramway is a little difficult, but it's better to take it on the way rather than at the terminus, as recommended, because it takes over an hour to get on, even though the stops are marked along the way. The only drawback is that entrance fees are included, as it's hard to know where to go depending on the location. In fact, at the Belém monastery, we were refused entry despite having a valid card.

Joseph

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

it made my trip memorable and i got to use the public transportation which was very safe and clean....especially the metro....i swear you could eat off the floor......even the rails areas were spotless...not a bit of trash anywhere.....makes our underground networks in america look like dumps.....the card saved me nearly 100 dollars in transfers from and to the airport....loved it

Nina

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Very useful to have travel and have entry to key historical sites taken care of in one card. It was very easy to collect and use. We used it to get into the castle, Jeronimos monastery and then on the tram, metro and train from Cascais. We would have done the Belém tower as well but it was closed for maintenance.

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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Heather
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Includes lot of most famous sights and museums to suit every taste! Although a walkable city, the distance between areas can take precious time out of your break and the transport included is very useful . Train to Sintra is included in the ticket but not bus once you are there so need to pay public transport/tour bus/taxi or tuc tuc. Check what days things are closed as museums closed on Mondays and churches/monasteries possibly closed some days? Gives you discounts on other sights not included. Once there you can pick up small leaflet from information office that gives you a very comprehensive list of all sights and what is included for free, discounted sights and closeness that fits in your pocket! Several included sights give you fantastic views of city - Rua agusta arch, st. Jorges castle (go up through the streets of Alfama and use the outside esculator and take in views!) also you can go to top of the monument of the discoveries! Take opportunity to look into some of the museums included that you may not necessarily have gone in had you had to pay individually and you Will no doubt be rewarded with a great experience. Treasury museum and carriage museum two examples! Great value for money and gives you extra experiences you may not have considered to dip into as you pass by.
Guibal
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Good organization for picking up the card at the airport. Very convenient for public transport, with a top-notch network. Access to the 28 tramway is a little difficult, but it's better to take it on the way rather than at the terminus, as recommended, because it takes over an hour to get on, even though the stops are marked along the way. The only drawback is that entrance fees are included, as it's hard to know where to go depending on the location. In fact, at the Belém monastery, we were refused entry despite having a valid card.
Wim
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
A lot of attractions are included. It was also very handy we could take public transport to see more attractions. 2 remarks: 2 major attractions were closed(Torre de Belem and Justa lift) jeronimosmonastery, we arrived 2 hours before closing time but not possible to visit anymore
Cazin
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
- The entry to the chateau st georges in LISBON was fast thanks to this card. On the other hand . It was specified that there was a 10% discount for admission to the SINTRA palace. Seeing the reduced senior rates, we didn't get the 10%, which isn't normal.
Chantal
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
There was no explanation for the Bilbao cards access to the Belém monastery. It's free if all the other tickets haven't been sold. We were turned away twice over 2 days. We pass between the tickets we bought, so we're not sure we'll get in.

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.