On Saturdays
Medeiros e Almeida Museum
Rua Rosa Araújo, 41 (Avenida da Liberdade)
Medeiros e Almeida Museum Guide
Closes on Sundays
It remains a secret, despite being one of the city's most beautiful museums. And it hides several treasures, such as a portrait of Rembrandt and paintings by Rubens and Tiepolo -- which can be seen for free on Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm. At any other time, you may visit with a 40% discount if you have the Lisboa Card.
Geological Museum of Portugal
Rua da Academia das Ciências, 19 (Príncipe Real)
Geological Museum Guide
Closes on Sundays
One of the most fascinating yet little-known museums in Lisbon has free admission on the first Saturday of the month.
On Sundays
MAC/CCB
Praça do Império (Belém)
MAC/CCB Guide
Closes on Mondays
This museum of modern and contemporary art, with works by Andy Warhol and Picasso, was formerly named Berardo Collection Museum and was free for ten years, but began charging admission in 2017 -- except on the first Sunday of each month. On any other day, you may get a 30% discount with the Lisboa Card (see link at the bottom of this page).
The Greenhouse
Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira/Praça do Marquês de Pombal
Edward VII Park and Greenhouse Guide
The beautiful greenhouse hidden in Edward VII Park has free admission every Sunday morning, until 2pm. It's always free with the Lisboa Card.
MAAT
Avenida de Brasília (Belém)
MAAT Museum Guide
Closes on Tuesdays
You may admire this landmark of modern architecture at any time, but to see the exhibitions inside for free, you need to go on the first Sunday of the month or get the Lisboa Card.
Jerónimos Monastery
Praça do Império (Belém)
Jerónimos Monastery Guide
Closes on Mondays
It's one of Lisbon's marvels and it's free for Portugal residents on Sundays until 2pm. Tourists may always visit for free if they have the Lisboa Card.
Anastácio Gonçalves Museum
Avenida 5 de Outubro, 6-8 (Avenidas Novas)
Anastácio Gonçalves Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
Portugal residents can see the collection and the home of one of the country's greatest art collectors for free on Sundays until 2pm. Tourists may see it for free at any time, if they acquire the Lisboa Card.
Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva Museum
Praça das Amoreiras, 58 (Amoreiras)
Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission to the works of one of the greatest Portuguese artists of all time (Maria Helena Vieira da Silva) and of her husband Arpad Szenes, is free on Sunday mornings until 2pm for Portugal residents. The Lisboa Card always offers a 50% discount.
Bordalo Pinheiro Museum
Campo Grande, 382 (Avenidas Novas)
Bordalo Pinheiro Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The works of one of Portugal's most multifaceted artists may be seen for free on Sunday mornings until 2pm if you live in Lisbon. If you're a tourist, you always get a 20% discount with the Lisboa Card.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Avenida de Berna, 45A (Avenidas Novas)
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Guide
Closes on Tuesdays
Calouste Gulbenkian's outstanding world-class collection can be seen for free on Sunday afternoons, after 2pm. At other times, the Lisboa Card offers a 20% discount.
Marionette Museum
Rua da Esperança, 146 (Madragoa)
Marionette Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The curious Marionette Museum, housed in a former convent, offers free admission to Lisbon residents on Sundays until 2pm. It also offers a 20% discount at any time to those with the Lisboa Card.
Folk Art Museum
Avenida Brasília (Belém)
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Closes on Mondays and Tuesdays
This is another of the museums with free admission on Sundays until 2pm for those who live in Portugal.
Lisbon Museum
PALÁCIO PIMENTA - Campo Grande, 245 (Avenidas Novas)
ROMAN THEATER - Rua de São Mamede, 3 (Alfama)
CASA DOS BICOS - Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, 10 (Alfama)
ST. ANTHONY MUSEUM - Largo de Santo Antonio da Sé, 22 (Alfama)
TORREÃO POENTE - Praça do Comércio (Baixa)
Lisbon Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The different branches of the Lisbon Museum are free on Sundays until 2pm.
Maritime Museum
Praça do Império (Belém)
Maritime Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The museum that tells you about Portugal's history at sea is free on the first Sunday of the month. The Lisboa Card offers a 33% discount.
Aljube Museum
Rua de Augusto Rosa, 42 (Alfama)
Aljube Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The museum devoted to the memory of the fight against dictatorship and the struggle for freedom and democracy is free on Sundays until 2pm for those who live in Lisbon.
Fado Museum
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, 1 (Alfama)
Fado Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
Lisbon residents may get to know more about fado music for free on Sundays until 2pm. Tourists also have a chance to see it at any time with a discount -- 20% if they have the Lisboa Card.
Júlio Pomar Museum
Rua do Vale, 7 (São Bento)
www.ateliermuseujuliopomar.pt
Closes on Mondays
The art of one of Portugal's greatest contemporary artists can be seen for free on Sundays until 2pm.
Military Museum
Largo do Museu da Artilharia (Alfama)
Military Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The beautiful Military Museum is free on Sundays until 12:30pm.
National Archaeology Museum
Praça do Império (Belém)
National Archaeology Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The National Archaeology Museum offers free admission to Portugal residents on Sundays until 2pm. It's always free for those with the Lisboa Card.
Ancient Art Museum
Rua das Janelas Verdes (Santos)
Ancient Art Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
If you live in Portugal, you may visit the Ancient Art Museum for free on Sundays until 2pm. If you're a tourist, you may always visit for free if you have the Lisboa Card.
National Contemporary Art Museum of Chiado
Rua Serpa Pinto, 4-6 (Chiado)
National Contemporary Art Museum of Chiado Guide
Closes on Mondays
The National Contemporary Art Museum of Chiado, also simply known as the Chiado Museum, is one of the national museums that are free for Portugal residents on Sundays until 2pm. For tourists, there's the Lisboa Card, which allows free visits at any time.
National Tile Museum
Rua da Madre de Deus, 4 (Xabregas)
National Tile Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The magnificent Tile Museum also offers free admission to Portugal residents on Sundays until 2pm. It's also free at any time for those with the Lisboa Card.
Coaches Museum
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque/Avenida da Índia, 136 (Belém)
Coaches Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
One of the country's most visited museums, with a one-of-a-kind collection, can be seen for free by those who live in Portugal, on Sundays until 2pm. It's always free for everyone with the Lisboa Card.
Discoveries Monument
Avenida Brasília (Belém)
Discoveries Monument Guide
Opens every day
The Discoveries Monument is free for Portugal residents on Sundays until 2pm. Tourists always get 20% off the regular ticket price with the Lisboa Card.
Ajuda Palace
Largo da Ajuda (Ajuda)
Ajuda Palace Guide
Closes on Wednesdays
Lisbon's royal palace may be visited for free by those who live in Portugal, on Sundays until 2pm. Tourists always visit for free with the Lisboa Card.
National Pantheon
Campo de Santa Clara (Alfama)
National Pantheon Guide
Closes on Mondays
The National Pantheon is free on Sundays until 2pm for Portugal residents and always free for tourists if they have the Lisboa Card.
Belém Tower
Avenida da Índia (Belém)
Belém Tower Guide
Closes on Mondays
This World Heritage monument may be visited for free by those who live in Portugal on Sundays until 2pm. It's always free for everyone with the Lisboa Card.
On Fridays
Orient Museum
Avenida Brasília/Avenida 24 de Julho/Doca de Alcântara (Alcântara)
Orient Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays
The museum that presents the arts and the cultures that arose from the historical encounters between the West and the East stays open until late on Fridays, with free admission between 6pm and 10pm. At other times, there's a 20% discount with the Lisboa Card.
Always Free
Basílica da Estrela
Praça da Estrela (Estrela)
Basílica da Estrela Guide
Opens every day
It's one of Lisbon's most beautiful monuments, and just like all other churches in the city, it doesn't charge admission (except for the visit to the dome).
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz (Alfama)
St. George's Castle Guide
Opens every day
St. George's Castle is free for Lisbon residents.
Money Museum
Largo de S. Julião (Baixa)
Money Museum Guide
Closes on Mondays and Tuesdays
The Money Museum charges you nothing to see its fascinating collection housed in a former church.
Free with the Lisboa Card
Most monuments and museums (and public transportation) are free with the Lisboa Card
