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National Museum of Contemporary Art Tickets

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

4.6/5(1,819)

Catherine R

Solo

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Yesterday

Easy to purchase the Lisboa Card, even simpler to use. Just tap in on the mode of transport you're using and on you get. It was also good for getting into attractions free, or the Catherdal with discount. Would definitely recommend if you plan on visiting lots of places when in Lisbon.

Lina B

Solo

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Last week

Ordering the tickets online and picking them up (Centro Interpretativo da História do Bacalhau, Praça do Comércio) was quick and easy. We had no problems with the Lisboa Card at any attractions or on local transport/trains to Cascais.

Gill S

Couple

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Last week

The Lisboa card was so easy and convenient to use. Free trains, trams, buses and metro plus free or discounted entry to landmarks. Would definitely recommend.

Nyemcsok J

Solo

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2 weeks ago

Contacting me proactively gave me confidence in their service. I appreciated that they were available and answered my question (were very few, but still).

Paul K

Couple

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Last week

Booking and purchase went great. Confirmation received by email with an overview of the offices where the voucher can be exchanged for the physical card. Note: it is only available starting from the specified date; you cannot get it before.

Mirtha R

Solo

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Sep 2026

The entire excursion was amazing. The palaces are beautiful, and I fulfilled my dream of visiting Regaleira, which fully met my expectations. We ended the day with Boca do Inferno at sunset, an incredible place! Cascais and its beautiful beach. The guides, Miguel and Derian, were excellent. All the information was very interesting, but most notable was their kindness and warmth. They made this experience unforgettable. The driver, Paulo, was highly skilled at navigating those narrow roads with expertise.

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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What our guests say
Lina B
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Ordering the tickets online and picking them up (Centro Interpretativo da História do Bacalhau, Praça do Comércio) was quick and easy. We had no problems with the Lisboa Card at any attractions or on local transport/trains to Cascais.
Paul K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Booking and purchase went great. Confirmation received by email with an overview of the offices where the voucher can be exchanged for the physical card. Note: it is only available starting from the specified date; you cannot get it before.
Catherine R
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
Easy to purchase the Lisboa Card, even simpler to use. Just tap in on the mode of transport you're using and on you get. It was also good for getting into attractions free, or the Catherdal with discount. Would definitely recommend if you plan on visiting lots of places when in Lisbon.
Gill S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The Lisboa card was so easy and convenient to use. Free trains, trams, buses and metro plus free or discounted entry to landmarks. Would definitely recommend.
Nyemcsok J
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Contacting me proactively gave me confidence in their service. I appreciated that they were available and answered my question (were very few, but still).

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.