Lisbon: National Tile Museum Entry Ticket

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Get an entry ticket to the National Tile Museum in Lisbon. Marvel at the traditional collection of tiles dating from the 15th Century to the present day.

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Highlights

Discover the traditional tile work of Portugal
Explore the splendid collection of tiles from the 15th century
Visit former Convent Madre Deus historical location

Description

Enjoy the Lisbon Tile Museum featuring decorative ceramic tiles or azulejos from the second half of the 15th century to the present day. The museum beside tiles, includes ceramics, porcelain, and faience from the 17th to the 21th century. The permanent exhibition starts with a display of the materials and techniques used for manufacturing tiles. After this brief introduction, the exhibition route follows a chronological order. The National Tile Museum was established in 1965 and became a National Museum in 1980. It is located in the former Convent of Madre Deus, founded by Queen D. Leonor in 1509. The Museum went through different building campaigns that involved transformations such as in its 16th-century mannerist cloister; the church which is decorated with remarkable sets of paintings and tiles; the sacristy featuring a Brazilian wood display cabinet and carved wood frames with paintings; the high choir with rich carved giltwood embellishments; the Chapel of Saint Anthony with an 18th-century Baroque decoration and a significant number of canvases by the painter André Gonçalves.

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National Tile Museum Entry Ticket

Important Information

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Last entry is at 5:30 pm. Closed: January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, June 13, December 25.