Located a short taxi ride East of the central part of Lisbon, the visit was well worth the detour. First, it was much less crowded than any other tourist attraction we visited. The tiles themselves were varied and beautiful. It’s a very unusual collection in a neat old building. As others have said, the signage is minimal and the museum is rather run down. But there are many beautiful gems to be found.

This museum has an impressive collection of tiles, over 100,000 depicting scenes all throughout the 16th 17th and 18th centuries. There are also beautiful views from the rooftop for a panorama across the city. The entry fee is only five euros and it is definitely worth The expense

Besides all the great things one can do outside in Lisbon, there are plenty of things to do indoors. Palaces with access for the public, fairies and, of course, the museums. One of it to pay a visit is the National Tiles Museum. To be honest, I didn’t expect it to be that big as it turned out it actually is. And it is worth to spend some time in there. You should bring around two hours to make it through all the rooms, halls, chapels, churches and so on. Be careful when you decide about a time to go there. At times it is quite overcrowded and not only you have to wait in the line at the entry to get your ticket. It is, of course, then also very crowded inside which can be inconvenient, for sure. Saying this, it might be good to consider to get your tickets upfront online. The fee is actually 8€, which is fair considering what you’ll get in return. Once you entered the place and started your journey throughout the century old art of tiles creation and crafting, you are fairly free to choose which way you wanna take, which room to visit, which floor to climb next. It’s like having a walk through the history of Portugal from a unique point of view. And all the preceding centuries are well presented in this regard, until you arrive in the present. If you like to take pictures, keep your camera (or, as it is nowadays, your smartphone at the ready and click, click, click. The place also contains a shop where you can get a lot of precious pieces related to the topic. Not to forget the café. This is a cosy space on the ground floor with lots of seats inside and as well in a yard. A lot of plants will surround you outside and the atmosphere is nothing but comforting. I have to admit I was surprised by the prices there. Really reasonable given the quality you get back for your money. So, if you’re in the mood or are thirsty and/or hungry, don’t hesitate to pay a visit.

Museu Nacional do Azulejo is a must do museum while in Lisbon. It is a little outside of the main city, but easily accessible via public transit. Full of all types of tiles, it really is an interesting museum to visit. My boyfriend is not a fan of art museums, but he said this museum was really cool. The museum also has a beautiful church on the premises that is included with your admission.

Very interesting museum tracing the history of azulejos. Lots of beautiful tiles , well organized and in a lovely structure. The cafe was also nice with decent food and good service. Large outdoor patio available when not raining. Easy to get to by bus from the Santa Apolonia Station area (which is an easy walk downhill from the Alfama).

The museum is interesting and worth the visit. It is not small which I like. The exhibits are nice and chapels and church inside are plus. What is a minus is that they do not have storage room for your backpack or other things (except scooters which they give priority - as they told me). It was my last day in Lisboa and had my backpack which I thought would leave, but they told me I could not. It was not comfortable to carry it whole visit. Another thing - the museum was closed on 24th december, though it is stated that it is closed only on 25th! My visit was on 26th. And I came in vain on 24th to find closed doors.

The chapel and the choir room were definitely the highlight and pretty impressive. There were some interesting tile artworks as well, one including the wedding of a chicken. Easy to get to by bus from the river front area.

I was very much impressed with this azulejo (tile) museum. It’s located in an old monastery, not in a particularly nice neighborhood, but a quick taxi/Uber ride from downtown. The first rooms did not particularly impress me but along the way the displays became increasingly more impressive and fascinating. Then, you enter the church and look around in awe. Highly recommended!

This is one of Lisbon's little treasures. It's certainly worth visiting if you are into art, history or just want to see something a little different. I was captivated by both the history of Lisbon tile art and the beautiful artwork of the tiles themselves. I thought that the entire museum would have been much smaller and so was pleasantly surprised by the expansive display (including a spectacular chapel!). I'm glad we didn't leave this one off the list.

This was a highlight of our trip to Lisbon! And a good reason to get the Lisboa card! It's worth taking the bus to and from Praca da Figuera to see some of the most beautiful tiles housed in a former monastery. There is a very extensive collection so plan to enjoy for an hour or two. The collection is very well curated and takes you through from the 1500s to the present day. I thought the tiles from the 1500-1600s were particularly beautiful! Even in March it was quite busy in the late morning, so I recommend arriving early in the morning if it's high season. Don't miss this unique museum while in Lisbon!