Fado Museum
In Alfama, the museum devoted to fado, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: historical recordings, Portuguese guitars and portraits of Amália, Marceneiro and Carlos do Carmo.
Fado Museum
The Fado Museum, in Alfama, one of Lisbon's most emblematic neighbourhoods, is a cultural space devoted to preserving and celebrating fado, a musical tradition recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The museum presents a vast collection ranging from historical recordings and musical instruments to portraits of iconic figures such as Amália Rodrigues, Alfredo Marceneiro and Carlos do Carmo. Alongside its permanent exhibitions, it hosts temporary shows that explore different perspectives on Lisbon's urban song, including the evolution of performance styles and the influence of fado on the visual arts and literature. The Fado Museum thus offers a complete immersion in the soul of the city, revealing how this musical expression continues to inspire generations and to shape Portuguese cultural identity.
Located at: Museu do Fado
Address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +351 218 823 470
Coordinates: 38.7110254, -9.1276597
Buses: 728, 735, 759, 794
Metro: Santa Apolónia (Blue)
Train: Santa Apolónia station
Opened: 1998 (28 years)
