Museu Nacional da Música houses one of Europe’s richest collections of musical instruments. It develops a regular programme with concerts, theme tours and workshops.
Located in one of Lisbon’s metro stations, Museu Nacional da Música houses one of Europe’s richest collections of musical instruments. Among them are National Treasures such as the Chevillard Stradivarius cello – King of Portugal, the Antunes harpsichord or the Pascal Taskin harpsichord.
The collection holds instruments made in Portugal and in other countries, dating from the 16th to the 21st centuries, of an erudite and popular tradition.
Apart from the instruments mentioned, the museum also houses a Documentation Centre, where visitors can find documents as well as phonograms and musical iconography.
Its vast cultural programme includes concerts, theme tours and workshops.
Schedule
Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry at 17:30).
Closed: Sunday, January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, June 13th, December 25th.
Price
Adult - 5€
Junior - 50%
Senior - 50%
Family - 50%
Reduced rates and exemptions:
- Every Sunday and Holiday - free entrance for residents in Portugal;
- Children aged 12 and under;
- Unemployed EU citizens;
- Visitors with reduced mobility (> 60% disability/documented).