Museu do Combatente

Museu do Combatente

Museu do Combatente
3.9
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
This attraction is right beside the Tower Of Belem in Lisbon and it is a fort built in the 1780's. Contains Combatant´s Museum, with exhibitions from great war to peace operations. You can enter a trench of great war and see 500 planes all made in scale showing the history of aviation of the XXth century, exhibitions from Navy, Air Force, Army and Security Forces.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Belém
Belém is the "capital of the Portuguese Discoveries" and a photographer's paradise. You can spend an entire day exploring this neighborhood: monuments (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries), museums (Coach Museum, Centro Cultural de Belém) and breathtaking views of the Tagus river will make your visit worth your time. Belém also offers a variety of restaurants and cafes, namely the famous - and delicious - "Pastéis de Belém" (typical Portuguese custard tarts; make sure you buy an extra box of those!). Easily accessible from Lisbon's historic center, Belém is a must-do, especially if you're spending more than one day visiting the Portuguese capital.
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,194 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Family
This is an old school military museum. It is next to the Torres de Belem. It isn't expensive to visit, but I would probably only recommend it to people who enjoy military museums. There isn't a ton of information and most of the information is in Portuguese. There are some military vehicles, cannon, weapons, and other artifacts. There was a pretty extensive collection of model warplanes from a variety of countries.
Written November 21, 2024
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Patty B
Nashville, TN1,456 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is a lovely walk from the Tower. Portugal's military history is quite interesting. There are a couple of artifacts along the walkway as well.
The building is worth seeing. We saw the changing of the guard at the front which has a unique design. I think this is a must see attraction. Even if you just walk over to see the changing of the guard and the structure.

It wasn't too hot in April, but summer you will need hats and suncreen for everything in this area.
Written July 29, 2023
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Southside Travels
Glasgow, UK2,857 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Noticed this museum while visiting Belem Tower and glad we did.
Loads of exhibits and plenty to see well worth the 4€ admission price.
Only slight criticism is I wish more of the information was also in English.
Written November 2, 2022
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada5,300 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Housed in an 18th century fort, this comprehensive museum depicts Portuguese involvement in Angola, Mozambique, Goa and other places. Dedicated to those that served – entrance fee money here goes to veterans.
There are permanent exhibits including; Aviation History, The Trenches, Security Forces and Armoury. The huge selection of memorabilia is highlighted by a tank, an actual aircraft cockpit and 500 or so replica vintage model aircraft.
You need time if you are interested. I wish I had known how vast it is. I rushed through as I had to be back at the airport to fly to Terceira. Next time…
Written February 12, 2020
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Englishmanabroad1960
Birmingham, UK112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Visited today and we had the place to ourselves. I do not understand this at all. This is a fascinating museum not more than 50m from the Belem Tower a major tourist destination. There are many great exhibits detailing Portugal’s interesting military history from WWI through to the Angola conflict. No not every label is translated into English but to be honest that doesn’t detract. Outside there is a very poignant memorial to Portugal’s war dead. We were lucky enough to witness the very dignified change over of the guard. It’s €4 entrance worth every eurocent and more!
Written May 11, 2022
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ChrisB11
Ansiao, Portugal226 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Found this museum by accident when visiting the Toqwer of Belem. Have been unable to find it in any guidebooks. Which is a shame, as it was a brilliant little find, showing Portugal's history of war from WWI to the present day. All done in a very simplified and tasteful fashion, in a marvellous setting. Excellent collection of military vehicles as well.
Written March 15, 2020
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Sam W
6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
Some interesting things on display like 100s of plane models, weapons, military vehicles, artillery and a trench experience, but could do with more work. There's very little history or things to learn. You'll see a photo and think, I wonder what the story is behind this and all it will say is "Planning" or "On the offensive" or "Targetting the enemy". Could be a lot better if they did more homework. As a English speaker most of it was in Portuguese so get Google Translate ready
Written April 28, 2024
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Roger R
Frankfurt, Germany309 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
We visited this museum last week during our Lisbon Holiday. This museum is deffinately worth a vistit . It shows the Portuguese Army during the past decenia.
Written March 17, 2020
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AndyIsobel
Birmingham, UK429 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
Situated near the Belém tower, we paid the seniors rate of3euros and was able to move about in comfort..the first part of the museum is of model aircraft that took part in various theatres of combat, each in their own relevant sections, well written up in English.
From there, there is various military hardware to look at, small annexes house exhibits from the different forces and plenty of factual information of the role played by the military in the independence of the former colonies.
Great views over the Tagus and outdoor area softened by well tended plant pots.
Written April 27, 2019
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MadScot666
58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Inside a fort next to the Belem Tower and the overseas combat memorial is a small museum to the Portuguese forces. It's interestingly integrated into the fort, a couple of the gun turrets of which are still in place.
Written February 24, 2020
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