Chiado, Lisbon

"Located within the ruins of the Carmo Convent, this museum showcases archaeological artifacts from various periods of Portuguese history."
Built in 1389 and refurbished in the 18th century, Carmo Archaeological Museum is housed inside the Gothic-style Carmo Church in Chiado. It was founded in 1864 as Portugal’s first museum of art and archaeology, and it currently displays more than 1,000 artifacts in its permanent collection. These pieces dive into centuries of Portuguese history and culture, including tombs, medals, tiles, and even mummies.
Today: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Monday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Important Hours Note
Closes at 6:00pm from November to April. Last entry 20 minutes before close.
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