Fodor's Expert Review Museu do Oriente

Alcântara, Cais do Sodré, and Santos Art Museum

Housed in a former bacalhau (salt cod) warehouse with impressive bas-reliefs on its facade, the Museu do Oriente is one of Lisbon's most important cultural institutions. Funded by the Fundação Oriente (a legacy of colonial Macau and its gaming revenues), this dockside giant seeks to tell the story of the centuries-long Portuguese presence in Asia and to provide a showcase for Asian cultures. Highlights of the permanent collections include unique maps and charts from the golden age of Portuguese maritime exploration and stunning Chinese and Japanese painted screens. The museum hosts excellent, inexpensive concerts in its cozy auditorium.

Art Museum

Quick Facts

Av. Brasília 352
Lisbon, Lisbon  1350-352, Portugal

215 852 000

www.museudooriente.pt

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: €6, Closed Mon.

What’s Nearby