MNAC - Museu do Chiado
In Chiado, in a former convent: Portuguese art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, from romanticism to the most experimental trends.
National Museum of Contemporary Art
MNAC – National Museum of Contemporary Art, in Chiado, is a leading venue devoted to Portuguese art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, set in the historic and cosmopolitan heart of Lisbon. Housed in a former convent rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, it combines architectural heritage with a current programme that links tradition to contemporary visual languages. Its exhibitions range from romanticism and naturalism to the most experimental trends, giving prominence to artists who shaped, and continue to redefine, Portugal's visual identity. With an intimate atmosphere, bright galleries and views over the Chiado hill, MNAC stands as a meeting point for research, creation and enjoyment – ideal for anyone seeking to understand how art accompanies the country's social and cultural transformations.
Located at: MNAC
Address: R. Serpa Pinto 4, 1200-444 Lisboa
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +351 213 432 148
Coordinates: 38.70847999826144, -9.141021028835857
Buses: 208, 758
Tram: 28E
Metro: Baixa-Chiado (Blue, Green)
Opened: 1911 (115 years)
