The city of Lisbon is not just a center of entertainment, leisure and culture for grown-ups. It also offers a good variety of cultural spaces to visit as a family, many of which offer educational and fun experiences , if you like, real museums for children.
Children of all ages have a wide range of places of knowledge at their disposal, such as these five museums for the curious minds of the little ones.
Let’s get to know them in this short guide. These museums are children’s favorites!
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National Coach Museum
There isn’t a kid who isn’t fascinated by cars, or a girl who isn’t amused by the fantastic world of carriages reminiscent of Cinderella.
And that’s why the National Coach Museum is our first suggestion, because whether you’re a boy or a girl , everyone will enjoy learning a little more about our history and this means of transportation.
Address: Avenida da Índia 136 (Belém)
Pharmacy Museum
Between Bairro Alto and Bica, just up from the Miradouro de Santa Catarina (Adamastor), you’ll find a museum that may go unnoticed, but which preserves the history of our health.
We’re sure that the little ones will love going through all the areas of this space, full of life-size models of pharmacies from the old days.
Address: Rua Marechal Saldanha 1
Tickets: at Fever
Pavilion of Knowledge
At the Pavilion of Knowledge you can spend a whole day with the little ones, exploring, learning and finding out more about why things happen.
And the best thing is that everyone is invited to get hands-on, i.e. to take an active part in the various experiments you’ll find here.
Address: Largo José Mariano Gago 1 (Parque das Nações)
Puppet Museum
Get ready to enter a world full of puppets and marionettes, in a museum that will delight not only the little ones but also the grown-ups who appreciate this more folkloric and traditional type of handicraft.
Here you’ll find collections of masks and puppets from all over the world, from Asia to Mexico, Brazil and Europe.
At the Museu da Marioneta you’ll also find a busy schedule of things to do with the family.
Address: Rua da Esperança 146 (Santos)
3D Fun Art Museum
The 3D Fun Art Museum is undoubtedly one of the most fun museums in the city!
In this museum with around 40 three-dimensional creations, the little ones will get their eyes all messed up, with incredible optical illusions that will make for a fantastic photo album.
Address: Avenida Miguel Bombarda 91A (Saldanha/São Sebastião)
Tickets: at Fever
Museum of Natural History and Science
For all children who love science, this is the ideal museum, perfect for exploring the evolution of species while learning more about animals and plants.
And if your little ones like dinosaurs, then this museum is the right place for them, because this is where you’ll find lots of information about these prehistoric giants.
Once here, take the opportunity to visit the botanical gardens, Lisbon and Tropical. I’m sure the children will love it.
Address: Rua da Escola Politécnica 5 (Graça)
Money Museum
It sounds inappropriate, but we guarantee that you and your family will leave the Money Museum much more knowledgeable about the importance of currency in society, while having fun minting your own face on one of the sides of the coin. It’s the promise of half a day well spent.
Address: Largo de São Julião (Baixa)
Orient Museum
Dedicated to oriental themes, the Museu do Oriente is a delight for the eyes of the little ones.
Here, the little ones can learn all about the Portuguese presence in Asia and take part in many activities and workshops.
Address: Doca de Alcântara
