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Explore the Museum of Lisbon inside the Pimenta Palace, a chronological journey through the city's past. Move from Neolithic flint tools to ancient civilisations and on to the modern era.
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The Museum of Lisbon, housed in the Pimenta Palace, walks visitors through the city's history from prehistory to the early and late twentieth century. It opens with Neolithic flint tools and continues through antiquity to the 1998 Expo, with detailed explanations along the way.
The palace setting adds atmosphere, and the museum is larger than it first appears, so reviewers suggest allowing two hours or more. Staff at the ticket desk are reported as helpful and speak good English.
The Museum of Lisbon, housed in the Pimenta Palace, walks visitors through the city's history from prehistory to the early and late twentieth century. It opens with Neolithic flint tools and continues through antiquity to the 1998 Expo, with detailed explanations along the way.
The palace setting adds atmosphere, and the museum is larger than it first appears, so reviewers suggest allowing two hours or more. Staff at the ticket desk are reported as helpful and speak good English.
Duration
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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A local gem!! What an interesting and complete museum experience! Located in a palace lends another layer to the journey through time as you see ancient civilization artifacts through to contemporary Portugal. A special highlight for us was the model of the city with the interactive display. A great way to spend a few…
Kim Rhindress
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