National Museum of Ancient Art
National Museum of Ancient Art
Founded in 1884. It has 12th to early 19th century sculptures, drawings, gold work, jewels, pottery, textiles, paintings and furniture. Paintings by Portuguese masters and by European artists, religious statues and objects in gold and silver make this museum one of the most important ones in Portugal.
The National Museum of Ancient Art is located near the Tagus river. It occupies the palace of the counts of Alvor, dating from the eighteenth century, and the old convent of Santo Alberto. The chapel of the convent is a fine example of 18th Portuguese Baroque art and architecture and is incorporated into the exhibits.
ADDRESS: Rua das Janelas Verdes - 1249-017 Lisboa (Driving Directions)
TELEPHONE NUMBER: +351 213 912 800
FAX NUMBER: +351 213 973 703
E-MAIL: mnaa.depcom@ipmuseus.pt
URL: http://www.mnarteantiga-ipmuseus.pt
