Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado
Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado
Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado
3.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
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
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$15.98
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Neighborhood: Chiado & Carmo
The traditionally trendy "Chiado" (literally, "squeak", the nickname of a 16th century poet) offers plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars where you can stop for a cafe or cocktail, after exploring its streets, shops, art galleries, theaters, museums and viewpoints. It's also the home to the statue of the famous statue of portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, having is usual espresso at "A Brasileira" as he used to. You can also enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon from the Elevador de Santa Justa or the Carmo Convent, for example. A commercial neighborhood at its core, especially for its Garrett and Carmo streets, Chiado is to this day a mandatory visit in Lisbon.
How to get there
- Baixa/Chiado • 4 min walk
- Cais do Sodré • 6 min walk
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3.5
176 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
66
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48
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14
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Roman_Gravit
St. Petersburg, Russia1,972 contributions
Aug 2023
Mixed impressions and, in principle, the museum is not bad. But the exhibitions are structured in a strange way, with a lot of transitions from level to level. It is inexpensive and the museum supports the *modern art* style quite well. Don't forget to visit the outdoor sculpture exhibition between the first and second floors.
Written August 19, 2023
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RGSOUNDF
Mercerville, NJ10,701 contributions
Nov 2019
First thing first, perhaps The National Museum of Contemporary Art is a truly amazing museum, with a rich and extensive collection and exciting exhibitions. But, there is no way of knowing it due to the poorly, in our opinion, organized information services provided by the museum. For example, the museum's permanent collection, that we were so interested in, is so presented on its website, "The National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado's collection crosses the history of Portuguese art from the second half of the 19th century until today, constituting a compulsory point of reference for those interested in its study.
The start of the collection is marked by the emergence of Romanticism, in the mid-19th century. Artists such as Tomás da Anunciação and Cristino da Silva convey the romantic spirit through colossal landscapes, rustic and vibrant settings and twilight background lighting. Animalism and portraiture, whose greatest exponents were Anunciação and Luiz de Menezes, complete the romantic themes. The portrait in Miguel Ângelo Lupi’s work has also been reconsidered from a realistic perspective."
With that in mind, we decided on touring the museum. To start with the confusion, the museum doesn't provide any information (at least not in a user-friendly way) about its 2 separate locations, one on Rua Serpa Pinto, which is apparently NOT the main branch of the museum but for some mysterious reasons is always listed first, and the other on Rua Capelo.
Secondly, the most important hinderance, is the fact that a prospective visitor has no way of knowing that the museum's permanent collection is inaccessible. Even now, exploring the museum's website, we failed to notice any information to this nature, neither specific nor approximate dates as when it would reopen.
Even though the main building, with the entrance of Rua Capelo, featured a temporary retrospective exhibition of the outstanding Portuguese modernist artist Sara Sancha Afonso (1899 - 1983), it couldn't saved the overall disappointing experience.
The start of the collection is marked by the emergence of Romanticism, in the mid-19th century. Artists such as Tomás da Anunciação and Cristino da Silva convey the romantic spirit through colossal landscapes, rustic and vibrant settings and twilight background lighting. Animalism and portraiture, whose greatest exponents were Anunciação and Luiz de Menezes, complete the romantic themes. The portrait in Miguel Ângelo Lupi’s work has also been reconsidered from a realistic perspective."
With that in mind, we decided on touring the museum. To start with the confusion, the museum doesn't provide any information (at least not in a user-friendly way) about its 2 separate locations, one on Rua Serpa Pinto, which is apparently NOT the main branch of the museum but for some mysterious reasons is always listed first, and the other on Rua Capelo.
Secondly, the most important hinderance, is the fact that a prospective visitor has no way of knowing that the museum's permanent collection is inaccessible. Even now, exploring the museum's website, we failed to notice any information to this nature, neither specific nor approximate dates as when it would reopen.
Even though the main building, with the entrance of Rua Capelo, featured a temporary retrospective exhibition of the outstanding Portuguese modernist artist Sara Sancha Afonso (1899 - 1983), it couldn't saved the overall disappointing experience.
Written December 29, 2019
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AndyE224
Buenos Aires, Argentina383 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
It might be a hidden museum but I found the show pretty interesting. They had nice paintings by one Portuguese artist.
Written December 9, 2019
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desiro c
28 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Absolutely disgusted by the rude unhelpful reception staff at 1715 on January the 27th 2023. I assumed there were multiple Rodin works judging by the website... turns out to be incorrect info. Just one free work by the rude receptionist!!
They acted like they were angry anyone even approaches them
Another two tourists were also incredibly angry at their treatment
They acted like they were angry anyone even approaches them
Another two tourists were also incredibly angry at their treatment
Written January 27, 2023
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Gina
5 contributions
Jan 2023
The woman at the reception was very unapproachable.
I simply asked if I could buy a ticket and she spat back saying 'there is only one exhibition available to see'. I asked what type of exhibition and she said 'photography'... repeating it again when I asked what type of photography it was. She seemed to have a very sour disposition and it felt like the equivalent of being barked at by a dog.
Where are the self-serve machines so I don't have to deal with horrible staff? I am here to see the art only.
Another visitor who I spoke to described the museum as underwhelming.
I simply asked if I could buy a ticket and she spat back saying 'there is only one exhibition available to see'. I asked what type of exhibition and she said 'photography'... repeating it again when I asked what type of photography it was. She seemed to have a very sour disposition and it felt like the equivalent of being barked at by a dog.
Where are the self-serve machines so I don't have to deal with horrible staff? I am here to see the art only.
Another visitor who I spoke to described the museum as underwhelming.
Written January 29, 2023
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susankavanagh
Portsmouth, UK78 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
I visited this museum primarily because it was a rainy day and I wanted to go somewhere I had not been before.
I'm giving it an "excellent" rating because personally I very much enjoyed the visit. Of course, whether you do or not depends on your taste in art - it contains works from the mid 19th century to the present day - and also on what temporary exhibitions are operating when you visit.
Personally I like art from the early 20th century onwards. I was particularly impressed by the temporary exhibitions, one exploring gender identity and the other art in electronic media. The museum is housed in an old monastery so the building itself is quite interesting. There is a café which I did not explore and a small sculpture garden.
I'm giving it an "excellent" rating because personally I very much enjoyed the visit. Of course, whether you do or not depends on your taste in art - it contains works from the mid 19th century to the present day - and also on what temporary exhibitions are operating when you visit.
Personally I like art from the early 20th century onwards. I was particularly impressed by the temporary exhibitions, one exploring gender identity and the other art in electronic media. The museum is housed in an old monastery so the building itself is quite interesting. There is a café which I did not explore and a small sculpture garden.
Written January 27, 2018
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Sam A
Torremolinos, Spain12 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
The receptionist informed us half of the museum is closed at the moment. Although this is unfortunate we thought that for €4.50 there would be something worth seeing. Sadly, the paintings on display weren't particularly inspiring, there was no description of the work and the whole thing was over in 15 minutes. Considering many galleries and museums across the world are free and a lot more comprehensive I wouldn't bother with this one.
Written September 7, 2017
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Hapoise
Lisbon, Portugal273 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
It is sad for someone born and raised in Lisbon to rate poor an atraction in your home town, but it is the reality. It is a second or third choice of portuguese contemporary artists. some of the greatest living portuguese painters are not on display. The museum does not have a permanent exibition, only temporary. The museum is split in two buildings separated by a street walk, one dedicated to painting and the other to scupture. Lisbon deserves a lot better than this.
Written February 7, 2016
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Daydream297023
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
The reception staff are extremely rude and unhelpful -- by far the worst I've encountered anywhere. Be prepared: you won't get a warm welcome here!
Written April 27, 2023
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Steit Slings
Calpe, Spain272 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
In the loud kakafonie that is Lisbon this small museum is worth a visit. When I was there the permanent expo was closed and only a small, but very interesting, show was on. The Architectural Trinale. Interesting works in a good place. Your ticket also will give you access to the 2nd location where there are usually rotating exhibitions. The space alone I worth a visit. See the pictures I've added.
Written November 9, 2019
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