Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta
museumCity history museum housed in an 18th-century summer palace that serves as the main seat of the Museu de Lisboa. It presents the evolution of Lisbon from prehistoric occupation to the early 20th century and hosts long-term and temporary exhibitions.
Upcoming Events (5)
Visita • Crónicas de uma Lisboa desconhecida pelo comissário
A guided visit at Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta unraveling Lisbon's hidden threads linking famous figures to city spaces, from Amália Rodrigues to Terreiro do Paço, led by the commissioner. Discover how historical anecdotes connect landmarks in an engaging, narrative tour.
Exposição • Por amor à cidade
Exhibition at Sala dos Fundos, Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta, commemorating 90 years of the Grupo Amigos de Lisboa. The show traces the group's history, civic contributions, and its role as a forum for plural public debate in Lisbon since 1936, celebrating local civic life.
Visita • Uma outra Lisboa – De sodomitas a queers
A guided, queer-reading tour of the Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta led by André Murraças, reframing artefacts and artworks to tell Lisbon’s queer history in the permanent collection.
Visita-oficina • Marcar o Lugar: Encontros no Museu
Six weekly Visita-oficina sessions at Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta invite people living with dementia and their caregivers to observe, discuss, and creatively engage with the museum's artworks. Guided activities foster dialogue, sharing, and accessible art exploration in a welcoming setting.
Oficina • Rumo a Lisboa
Join a family-friendly workshop at Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta where kids, equipped with a passport and notebook, explore Lisbon’s history. Two curious characters hide in the palace as you uncover stories through rooms, sounds, flavors, and a playful, educational scavenger adventure.