Ancient Art Museum
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Basic info
How to visit
Prices
Adult: 10€
Youngsters (13-24): 5€
Seniors (over 65): 5€
Aged 12 or under: Free
Free acess
- Lisboa Card Holders
- Children aged 12 or under
- Sundays (only for Portugal residents)
Prices
Opening times
10am–6pm | Tuesday – Sunday
Last admission at 5.45 pm
Closing days
Mondays
January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, June 13rd & December 25th
Location
Rua das Janelas Verdes
Public transports
Av. 24 Julho > Museum
Bus 728, 732, 760
Largo de Santos > Museum
Tram 25E
More details
- Panels of St. Vincent (level 3, room 12)
- Temptations of St. Anthony by Hieronymus Bosch (level 1, room 61)
- Belém Monstrance by Gil Vicente (level 2, room 29)
- St. Jerome by Albrecht Dürer (level 1, room 61)
- Tile Panel, Alfiz (level 2, room 20)
- Ceremonial Armchair – said to be of King Afonso V (level 1, room 36)
- The Chapel of St Albert
1833 – Abolition of religious orders and confiscation of their property (including artwork from monasteries)
1884 – The National Ancient Art Museum (MNAA) was created and housed in the Palácio Alvor (also known as “Janelas Verdes Palace”
1916 – The St. Vincent panels were installed in the museum
1940 – Expansion of facilities by acquisition of the nearby former St Albert Carmelite monastery which was transformed into an annex connected by a footbridge; The convent’s 18th century chapel (baroque style) has been incorporated into the museum
the surroundings
Pastéis de Belém
Rua de Belém nº 84 a 92
Phone: +351 213637423
Lisbon iconic custard tart
Long queues but mooving fast
On-site cafe & take-away custard tart
Le Chat
Jardim 9 de Abril
Phone: +351 213963668
12h30 – 1h00 (Mon – Thu)
12h30 – 2h00 (Fri – Sat)
12h30 – 1h00 (Sun)
Restaurant with a nice terrace
It has an extensive cocktail list
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