Tickets to the National Coach Museum

(9 Ratings)

Mobile ticket

Flexible duration

Audio guide

A visit to The National Coach Museum, one of the world's foremost carriage collections, will take you back in time to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

highlights

Experience a tailor-made visit highlighting the 17th, 18th, and 19th-century fantastic collections of coaches and delve in the history with an audio guide.
Take a historical walk featuring all Portuguese sumptuousness and wealth and witness the museum's rich modern architecture that speaks itself for the history of Portugal.
The collection has notable cavalry harnesses, gala and coach service uniforms, a compilation of armory items, and procession accessories dating back to the 18th century.
Fun Fact: The dozens of coaches, berlins, and carriages of the Portuguese Crown were hidden in the stables of the various royal palaces and it was the idea of Queen Amélie to display the Royal House‘s vehicles in a single place.

inclusions

Entry to the National Coach Museum
Audio guide

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

your experience

Why Visit the National Coach Museum

Located near the Tag River in Lisbon's west, the museum exhibit center is housed in the former Royal Palace of Belém, which today serves as the official residence of the President of the Republic. Glance over the history of carriage with the help of seven interactive screens and eleven passive screens in the Museum. You'll be fascinated by learning all the valuable information about the premier collection with the help of two large projections.

History & Architecture of the National Coach Museum

The museum was inaugurated by Queen D. Amélia de Orléans and Bragança in 1905 to showcase their love for royal vehicles. The museum has a rich collection of royal vehicles from the 19th, 18th, and 17th centuries. The collection is true bliss to your eyes!

The collection, considered one of the most remarkable collections of its kind, provides visitors with a unique opportunity to understand not just the technical evolution of animal-drawn transport but also the changes in taste that can be seen in ornamentation.

There are three locations for the Coach Museum, the new building in Belém, the old Horse Riding Arena of the Royal Palace in Praça Afonso de Albuquerque in Lisbon, and the Ducal Palace in Vila Viçosa. An exceptional collection of royal vehicles is preserved in the renovated surroundings of the former Royal Riding Arena at the National Coach Museum.

know before you go

Important Information

Free entry for Lisbon card holders and children below 12 years old.
The auditorium has seat reservations in the front for wheelchairs.
4 parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities in the museum car park.

my tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Museu Nacional dos Coches.
Address: Av. da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal.
Landmark: Next to Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque.

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Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Estação Fluvial Belém. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the attraction.
Board buses 728 to get you there.

By Tram

The closest tram stop is Belem. It is a quick 3-minute walk to the attraction.
Board trams 15E to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Belem. It is a quick 3-minute walk to the attraction.
Board trains Cascais to get you there.

ratings & reviews

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Cynthia

Sep, 2023

5/5

We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in this Museum. Authentic Carriages and plenty of them. So amazing to look at and read the history of each one. They are very ornate and big. Definitely recommend a visit here.