National Tile Museum
The history of Portugal and the evolution of its ceramics, housed in a beautiful museum.
Tile Museum
The magnificent Tile Museum tells the story of Lisbon and the evolution of ceramics in the country through its azulejos.
Azulejos are an essential part of Portuguese architecture and decoration. With examples ranging from the 15th century to the present day, this museum showcases azulejos from the Baroque period through Modernism and into the contemporary era.
Ancient Techniques
The National Tile Museum displays on its walls the recognized techniques used in crafting the distinctly Portuguese azulejo tiles, showcasing every detail of how these pieces are made.
The museum is located inside the Convento Madre de Deus (16th century), between the Alfama district and the Parque das Nações.
Visitor tips about azulejos
A word of advice for visitors coming to Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Portugal in general: DO NOT BUY AZULEJOS that appear to be old and previously used. In all likelihood, they have been stolen from buildings around the city. Buying illegal azulejos means encouraging vandalism.
Price
Adults €5 / Free on the first Sunday of the month for residents of Portugal / Free for children under 12 / 50% discount for those over 65.
You can buy a combined ticket for the Tile Museum + National Pantheon for €7.
Address
Rua da Madre de Deus 4
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00. Closed on Mondays, Christmas, New Year's Day, and May 1st.
How to get there?
Buses 705, 728, 759, 782
More museums in Lisbon
Fado Museum
History, instruments, artists, and their traditional costumes on display in this house in Alfama.
National Museum of Ancient Art
Portuguese and foreign paintings, from the 12th to the 19th century.
National Costume Museum
Traditional costumes as far back as those of the 18th-century royal court.
