Museu do Fado

Museu do Fado

Museu do Fado
4.1
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
About
Entirely devoted to Lisbon's urban song universe, Museu do Fado opened its doors to the public on the 25 September 1998, celebrating Fado’s exceptional value as an identifying symbol of the City of Lisbon, its deep roots in the tradition and cultural history of the country, its role in the cultural identity statement and its importance as an inspiration source and intercultural trade between people and communities.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Santa Apolónia • 6 min walk
  • Terreiro do Paço • 9 min walk
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  • Maëva B
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    For fado lovers or not, this museum is a must stop in Lisbon! You will learn more about the history of this musical genre that blends with the social history of Portugal. Guided audios are lent free of charge at the entrance and will allow you to listen to fado in multiple places of the museum. Admission costs only 2€50 for young people up to 25 years old. In addition, the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Go ahead!!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 14, 2024
  • Graeme W
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom135 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I knew very little about Fado before my trip. This museum is devoted to this niche musical genre, little known outside Portugal and without commercialisation. I learned a lot and heard some remarkable music. I’ll not be a fado afficiando anytime soon but this was interesting and informative, good value and presented in an engaging way
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 17, 2024
  • Rob D
    Brighton, United Kingdom245 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Couldn't find a fado experience during my stay so went to the museum instead. It was a great experience and change to hear a range of different fado whist learning more about the history. The only downside is that the exhibit was a little monotone; it was all audio entries as you go around so a lot of number pressing and listening along. It was nice to see some of the exhibits too but not a huge amount of interactivity involved. Overall a really nice experience though
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 19, 2024
  • Vik T
    Brigg, United Kingdom36 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had gone to a small, off the beaten track, restaurant the previous night and experienced Fado ourselves, which was wonderful as I am a lover of traditional music such as this. Went to the museum to learn a little more about it and was not disappointed. As well as getting to hear stories and music from artists old and new there were also some lovely art displays
    Visited February 2025
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 12, 2025
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California19,451 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fado music is one of the great art forms of Portugal. This museum is dedicated to its history and you will learn everything there is to know about fado, including the great artitists. If they are working, the listening stations are a geat feature where one can sample the lovely music.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 6, 2024
  • Madelon S
    Bunnik, The Netherlands28 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very interesting to take this museum with you on your trip in Lisbon. Through the audio tour you will get a clear explanation about the origins of Fado and you can enjoy this music. It makes the museum accessible to everyone, even if you are not familiar with it. Friendly staff and friendly staff.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written October 3, 2024
  • Melanie S
    124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a very well planned and informative museum. It was easy to navigate, modern, spacious and interesting. I recommend it to anyone who is new to this subject or who has a lot of knowledge already as there was a depth of information available. The displays were fun and engaging.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 18, 2024
  • charpin
    Saint-Genis-Laval, France927 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent, I discovered this music on the yellow buses and I really liked it. So I went to see this museum. Amazing music and very nice museum. This music is very well explained from all angles... and in addition, cherries on the cake, audio guide in French.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 8, 2024
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Ed C
Birmingham, UK151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Very informative and has a thorough and exhaustive level of detail if you want it - or you can skate through at the level you want. The auditorium has a film with various fado greats telling you what fado means to them, upstairs there is a video room with recordings of many of the same people performing. There is a sound and info library section where you can call up and play lots of artists over headphones. The audio guide is included and also enables you to pick and play lots of fado greats. It's nicely laid out and a great introduction to this music and reasonably priced.
Written March 18, 2024
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Abovetheclouds
2,528 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Solo
I am struggling to write my thoughts on this. I learnt a lot which is a good thing as this is why we go to museums. However, for a museum of music as other reviewers have mentioned, it was very depressing! There should have been more music and energy. Yes, you could listen to music on the headphones or audio guide but I think they could have made the museum more 'fun'. I travel the world and love museums but this was like going into a morgue! I am not sure, maybe due to the origins of fado music if this is why the museum was so 'silent'. It isn't huge but very informative and well laid out. Definitely go into the room where you can sit down, put on the headphones and listen to the music. There are three seats but one was not working. The video in another room started off quite good and then went on too long and I lost interest! There is also a temporary changing exhibition on the bottom floor. The audio guide is included in the ticket. This was good. The €5.00 was too much. I am happy to pay, but this entrance fee in my eyes should have been less. They are very strict with wearing the mask with the ongoing C-19 pandemic. I got told off for pulling it off for a bit so I could breath! Staff were generally pleasant. Nice shop at the end. I spent about 45 minutes in there which was more than enough time. Go and see a fado show which is much better!
Written April 17, 2022
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Karrempje
Vleuten, The Netherlands3,186 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
Small museum with explanation about Fado. You will receive an audio tour for more explanation. There is an area where you can sit and listen to different artists with different pitches. Wonderful to understand a little more about it. Don't make too much of it. But fine for the entrance price and explanation you get. Below we pay tribute to their biggest star Celeste. Too bad there are few sound recordings of her.
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Written September 21, 2023
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centrallondonfamily
London, UK27 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
I was pleasantly surprised by this museum. The reviews I read had led me to think there would be very little music which was absolutely not the case. I am now wondering if those people did not pick up the included audio guide handset. As you go around the museum, there are numbers next to the exhibits which you key into the headset. You then listen to both commentary and fado music. I learned a lot about the history of the music which was very interesting as well as getting a good flavour of the different styles. I would recommend this museum.
Written April 1, 2023
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Jeff B
Seattle, WA1,236 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
2.5 Overall.

SERVICE: 1.5. Other than one person, the staff we encountered appeared indifferent, bored, or unfriendly, or all three. For example when we made a purchase in the gift shop, the unsmiling cashier treated us as a bother.

CONTENT: For a dedicated Fado fan, probably rates 4.0 or more. For me, it rated a 3.0 as it ended my Fado journey from enjoyment (after seeing a performance in Coimbra) to indifference (after seeing a performance in Lisbon) to unenjoyment. I did enjoy the display of string instruments and the video on their artisanal production process. Also interesting were the displays that allowed one to choose Fado singers and listen to their performances.
Written September 29, 2023
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Ferenc M
United Kingdom1,161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This place is just perfect. If you didnt know or like Fado before you will now. Ignore the bad reviews, our head phones worked perfectly and the staff were so superbly helpful. The rooms are brilliant with pictures, paintings, a room to listen to music in an armchair, great videos . some instruments and wonderfully laid out. the museum is actually Lisbon's first pumphouse. Downstairs are temporary exhibitions and there was a superb one when we were there about an individual Fado stars life and work.

The shop is so good its dangerous. Aside from an amazing range of CD's, got all sorts of stuff and of course books and even some nice pottery.

This is a 'must not miss' if in Lisbon.
Written November 24, 2023
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Philthechauf
Fuseta, Portugal89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
We discovered Fado music in a bar a few nights before, and while walking around the area we came across the Museum. It was very informative and covered the whole Fado history. You could listen to the various artists who covered the whole history of the music. The information was well presented and the audio handset just helped to make it a great afternoon
Written July 31, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,451 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
I love this museum because it tells the story of a unique music form and one of Portugal's greatest products, fado. Some good film and lots of recordings to listen to. A couple of issues: They have a room with listening stations where one can dial up all of the famous fadoistas, but 2 out of the 3 listening stations were not working. Also they do not provide much information on the evolution of fado after the 1974 revolution.
Written April 19, 2022
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Margie D
York, PA2,052 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Couples
This museum has many pictures and recordings to listen to the music of singers and guitarists. We did not spend more than 30 minutes here, as we were not interested in listening to each and every one. There is a video to watch in their theater, with singers sharing how Fado impacts them. And, a great gift shop.
Written January 12, 2022
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Sunshinew0887
Quincy, MA166 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
I love all types of music and was interested to learn more about Portugal's iconic fado performers. The museum displays feature an eclectic collection of instruments, paintings, posters and programs, and other items. Visitors can also watch short informative videos and listen to recorded performances of various fado artists. A visit to the museum would be great preparation for going to see a live fado show.
Written May 14, 2022
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