Lisbon Military Museum (Museu Militar de Lisboa) Tours
For anyone interested in military affairs and warfare, Lisbon Military Museum (Museu Militar de Lisboa) is truly a sight to behold. Set in lavish baroque rooms with beautifully decorated ceilings, the city’s oldest museum houses an impressive collection of 100-year-old artifacts, such as artillery pieces, swords, cannons, pistols, and guns.
The Basics
A walk through the 16th-century Lisbon Military Museum (Museu Militar de Lisboa) complex, formerly the royal arsenal, leads to rooms with objects from Napoleon’s invasions and World War I—and even the sword of famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. The museum also holds a few pieces from wars with the Spanish and the French. The courtyard is decorated with intricate Portuguese tile work depicting famous battle scenes.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Lisbon Military Museum (Museu Militar de Lisboa) is a must for fans of military history, arms and armory, and the baroque style.
- Lisboa Card holders receive discounted admission.
- Be sure not to miss the Vasco da Gama and World War I rooms.
How to Get There
Lisbon Military Museum (Museu Militar de Lisboa) is in Lisbon’s waterfront Alfama district, accessible by the blue metro line at the Santa Apolonia stop. A number of city buses run to this area, including numbers 706, 712, 734, and 728.
When to Get There
The museum is open from 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday except for on public holidays. Arrive early for a crowd-free experience.
Lisbon’s Hidden Gem
Tourists often overlook the Military Museum, which is hidden in plain sight in the Alfama district. Run by the Portuguese military, this museum is a step back in time through Portugal’s long and tumultuous history. You can see every type of military relic here, displayed in beautiful baroque rooms with frescoes and gilded frames: armor, swords, cannons, wagons, ship ornamentation, busts, paintings, and military documents.
Address: Largo Museu da Artilharia, Lisbon, Portugal
Admission: Varies
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Lisbon Alfama Private Tour: Mystery Exploration Game
Play a city game in Lisbon’s medieval district and experience its narrow alleys, fado music, and breathtaking lookout points. Follow clues and solve puzzles to unravel Alfama’s past, as you explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon.
+ Enjoy a fun and interactive city discovery game
+ Discover amazing places in the old town
+ Learn about fado, the musical spirit of Portugal
Discover the city’s fascinating history and famous attractions as you solve clues around Lisbon. Explore the Alfama district by playing a fun quest with your friends, partner, or family. Each clue will give you direction from one place to another, so you won’t need a map, a GPS, or a guide.
Solve clues and guess the answer to unlock the secret story of each place. Play as a group and solve the clues together, or split into teams and compete against each other. The city discovery game will take about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit so you can go at your own pace.
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