National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon
Museum Portugal's archaeology museum housing Roman and prehistoric collections
Near Lisbon’s Belém district, the National Museum of Archaeology displays prehistoric, Roman, and medieval artifacts from Portugal-stone tools, mosaics, and grave goods-useful for understanding Iberian history.
The National Museum of Archaeology in Lisbon is Portugal’s main state museum for archaeological collections and research. It holds artifacts that document the country’s prehistoric, Roman and medieval pasts.
The museum was founded to conserve and present Portugal’s archaeological heritage and has developed its holdings through excavations, donations and transfers from other institutions. Its holdings have been used for both public exhibition and scholarly research.
The museum is located in the Belém district of Lisbon, near other major cultural landmarks and the Tagus riverside, and is accessible by public transport from central Lisbon.
- Collections scope: Housed in Belém, the museum presents Portugal's principal national archaeological collections spanning prehistoric times through the medieval period.
How to Get to National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon #
The museum is in Lisbon and is accessible by tram and bus from central locations and by taxi. It is commonly visited in combination with Belém’s cultural sites; check local transit connections for the most direct routes.
Tips for Visiting National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon #
- Combine a visit with the nearby Praça do Império and the Jerónimos area for a full morning of Lisbon's cultural institutions.
- Check the museum's schedule for temporary exhibitions of Iberian prehistory and maritime archaeology.
- Buy tickets online if the museum is hosting a special exhibition during peak tourist months.
Best Time to Visit National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon #
Shoulder seasons are ideal for combining the museum with Lisbon's other cultural sites and avoiding summer crowds.
Weather & Climate near National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (679 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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