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Museu de Marinha

Name: Museu de Marinha
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Explore the Museu de Marinha in Belém, home to Portugal's seafaring story. Trace the era of exploration through model ships, then admire the gilded royal barges and the yacht Sirius.

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Full description

The Museu de Marinha, in Belém, follows Portuguese seafaring from the Age of Exploration onward through detailed ship models, navigation instruments and maritime artefacts. Its ornate 18th-century royal barges and the royal yacht Sirius are the physical highlights, and reviewers praise the well-organised timeline, with the exploration era a particular favourite.

The collection is large enough to fill around 90 minutes comfortably. It sits within easy reach of Belém's other major sights, making it a natural part of a day in the district.

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Address

Praça do Império, Santa Maria de Belém, 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal · Santa Maria de Belém

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Allow about 90 minutes
pair it with other Belém sights, which are within walking distance
look for the royal barges and the yacht Sirius.

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Reviews

An ideal place to visit for anyone interested in maritime history, mini boat replicas and real barges! Really enjoyed learning about Portugal’s maritime history (the plaques and guidance throughout the museum are very informative). I recommend doing the miniature exhibit first (turn right at the entrance) and then the…

Tamar

1/5

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