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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official National Museum of Ancient Art website. Official links are under Sources.
National Museum of Ancient Art is next free on Saturday, 21 November 2026 (in 3 weeks).
- Free for everyone for the reopening, 21 November - 1 December 2026.
- Also free: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52).
- Otherwise: normal ticket — €15.
Calendar
Free days at National Museum of Ancient Art
- SAT21NOVSaturday, 21 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- SUN22NOVSunday, 22 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- TUE24NOVTuesday, 24 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- THU26NOVThursday, 26 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- FRI27NOVFriday, 27 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
9 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The reopening fortnight (21 Nov - 1 Dec 2026) is free for everyone - expect crowds on the weekends.
- Don't miss the Panels of Saint Vincent, Bosch's Temptations of Saint Anthony and the Namban screens.
- The garden café terrace looks over the Tagus.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free eventFree for everyone for the reopening, 21 November - 1 December 2026 · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Free entry from 21 November to 1 December inclusive to mark the reopening after the works; the museum is normally closed on Mondays (23 and 30 November). | No |
| Free forFree for residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52) | Portugal residents | MNAA is one of the 37 state museums and monuments in the Acesso 52 scheme. Register once at the ticket desk with your Cartão de Cidadão and tax number (NIF); each visit day counts towards the 52. | No |
Official prices
National Museum of Ancient Art ticket prices
| Normal ticket | €15 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (normal ticket). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
Reopens 21 November 2026 after renovation works. Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm; closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.
Rua das Janelas Verdes, 1249-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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FAQ
National Museum of Ancient Art: common questions
Is National Museum of Ancient Art free?
National Museum of Ancient Art is free for everyone for the reopening, 21 November - 1 December 2026. Also free: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52). Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.
Who gets free entry to National Museum of Ancient Art?
Portugal residents — mNAA is one of the 37 state museums and monuments in the Acesso 52 scheme. Register once at the ticket desk with your Cartão de Cidadão and tax number (NIF); each visit day counts towards the 52..
How much is a ticket to National Museum of Ancient Art?
Normal ticket costs €15 on the official site.
What day is National Museum of Ancient Art closed?
National Museum of Ancient Art is closed on Mondays. Reopens 21 November 2026 after renovation works. Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm; closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.
Is National Museum of Ancient Art free on Sundays?
Yes, on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museusemonumentos.pt/pt/museus-e-monumentos/museu-nacional-de-arte-antiga · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- portugal.gov.pt/gc24/comunicacao/noticias/novo-regime-de-gratuitidade-no-museu-e-monumentos · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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