National Museum of Tiles
National Museum of Tiles
The National Tile Museum is located in the Convent of Madre de Deus, which dates from 1509. From its original structure only the lower floor cloister and the Arab room remain today. The church is covered with rich ornamental Baroque works of paintings, carving and tiles offered by royal patronage.
The collection, which virtually depicts the entire history of the tile in Portugal, includes tiles dating from the second half of the 15th century to contemporary artifacts already using new technologies. The highlights are the mannerist retable of Nossa Senhora da Vida and the Lisbon panel, 23 meters long, representing Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake.
ADDRESS: Rua da Madre de Deus, 4 - Lisboa (Driving Directions)
OPENING HOURS:
- Thursday - 2pm to 6pm
- Wednesdays til Sundays - 10am til 6pm
TELEPHONE NUMBER: +351 218 100 340
FAX NUMBER: +351 218 100 369
E-MAIL: mnazulejo@ipmuseus.pt
URL: http://www.mnazulejo-ipmuseus.pt
