Museu do Oriente
museumAsian art museum in Lisbon housed in a refurbished industrial building on the Alcântara waterfront, presenting collections that reflect Portugal's long historical ties with Asia. Opened in May 2008, it offers roughly 7,000 m² of exhibition space and includes a 355-seat auditorium.
Upcoming Events (7)
Paper Weaving Workshop: Textures of Asia
A hands-on workshop at Museu do Oriente in Lisbon exploring paper weaving inspired by Asian textiles like ikat and batik; participants weave colored strips to discover patterns, texture, and identity.
Concerto by Eugène Bozza
Experience a classical concerto by Eugène Bozza at Museu do Oriente in Lisbon, offering an intimate evening of orchestral works in a cultural museum setting along the Tagus river.
Júlio Resende: Zen, Yuu, Mii – Piano Concert
Experience Júlio Resende live at Museu do Oriente in Lisbon for a piano concert blending Zen, Yuu, Mii, and Japan-inspired motifs with Fado-inflected passages in a refined, cross-cultural program housed in a historic museum setting.
OITAVA DE BEETHOVEN
Jai Uttal & Amigos | Kírtan Love Experience
Grammy-nominated Jai Uttal leads a Kírtan Love Experience at Museu do Oriente, weaving sacred Indian chants with Sunniva Brynnel's accordion and Sara Sútra's vocals for a 90-minute journey of mantra, rhythm, and community. Doors open 18:30 for an intimate evening in Lisbon.
JAPÃO: FESTAS E RITUAIS
Experience Japan through its vibrant festivals and rituals at Museu do Oriente in Lisbon. This temporary exhibition blends artifacts and immersive displays to illuminate traditional practices from the archipelago.
E AS FLORES? | Joana Gama
Joana Gama presents a live espetáculo at Museu do Oriente, Lisbon, blending piano and electronic textures in a contemporary performance titled 'E AS FLORES?', delivering an intimate, culturally rich evening in a striking museum setting.