Museu de Arte Popular
Museu de Arte Popular
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Belém is the "capital of the Portuguese Discoveries" and a photographer's paradise. You can spend an entire day exploring this neighborhood: monuments (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries), museums (Coach Museum, Centro Cultural de Belém) and breathtaking views of the Tagus river will make your visit worth your time. Belém also offers a variety of restaurants and cafes, namely the famous - and delicious - "Pastéis de Belém" (typical Portuguese custard tarts; make sure you buy an extra box of those!). Easily accessible from Lisbon's historic center, Belém is a must-do, especially if you're spending more than one day visiting the Portuguese capital.
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TopTimeTravels
Europe42 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Really interesting exhibition, well laid out, good information in Portuguese and English. €2.50 entrance. Worth a visit to learn more about the applied arts in Portugal. Check their website in advance to see what exhibit is currently showing. Easy to get to by bus or rail.
Written 26 August 2023
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Brazil133
Rio de Janeiro, RJ160 contributions
Sept 2018
My last time there, I visit a great, fabulous exposition about Escher. masterpieces. My first time there was 20 years ago. Now the Museum is better than ever.
Written 7 November 2018
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mondragon
London, UK226 contributions
July 2018 • Family
We wanted to see this when it was in Dulwich, London, but not entirely sure if it was the same one. It was great! Being a maths teacher and taking my 6 year old, we loved seeing the whole story of Escher and especially the mathematically impossible drawings! A great exhibition. The gift shop was a tad limited though.
Written 31 July 2018
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TheAviatorTim
Orlando, FL173 contributions
Sept 2021
I should have read some review instead of just looking at the overall ratings. The first one would have been sufficient warning. Don't go off the photos posted here. Check their website for current exhibition(s). The current exhibition is just a bunch of wicker baskets. Super lame. Im really disappointed I went out of my way to go here.
Written 30 September 2021
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Pedro M
Lisbon, Portugal90 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
This museum was part of a pavillion from the Portuguese world Exposition in the 60´s that supossed showed the traditions, costumes and handicraft from the diferent parts of Portugal, and is situatted next to Padrão dos descobrimentos and Belem Cultural Center... now a days (however the renovation continues...) the museum is a nerly empty space, with scarce costumes and empty shells. Despite the fabullous wall murals the space is filled with old fotos (from the inauguration) and maybe future projects... the musuem shop has lovely handicrafs that is worth a visit, as well as the cafe in a lovely plaza.
Written 25 August 2011
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Ritz
11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Whatever is in exhibit, it is not everyone's cup of tea. If it is, you will like it. If it is not, not worth visiting.
Written 5 November 2023
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Watermad
London, UK258 contributions
Aug 2019
This was one of the most disappointing museums I have been too especially considering I went out of my way in 30c to get to it, should have checked the website, doh!
The main exhibition was of weaved baskets, not my tempo!
The other exibition was of the development of the area!
The best thing about the museum is the building and its frescos as its a converted church of sorts.
The toilet was closed for maintenance, kind of sums it up really.
The main exhibition was of weaved baskets, not my tempo!
The other exibition was of the development of the area!
The best thing about the museum is the building and its frescos as its a converted church of sorts.
The toilet was closed for maintenance, kind of sums it up really.
Written 7 August 2019
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susie5821
Okehampton, UK22 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
If identical pieces of embroidery in plastic bowlsonthe floor with thesound of running water grills your prawns, then this gallery is for you. Me? I just found the whole place weird, lacking in exhibits and character. Avoid it, is my advice.
Written 19 May 2019
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Chelsea B
Milton Keynes, UK1,977 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Escher is quite a fascinating artist with a lot of mathematically inspired works which were really interesting and I loved the exhibiton. The entry was 11 euros and worth every penny.
Written 1 July 2018
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phutty
Tallinn, Estonia1,362 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
A haven from the beating sun and the blustery conditions on the Belem riverfront, this museum drew our eye for its exhibition on the life's work of Dutch artist Escher. A more comprehensive overview would be hard to find, and his progression from more 'naive' work to the kind of paradoxical and metamorphic/transitional stuff he's most famous for is fascinating to behold. There's also a showcase of work inspired by the artist, plus an amazing recent piece in which 'understudies' completed a hitherto unfinished piece whose fiendish complexity got the better of even Escher himself.
Ticket prices (at €11 for adults) will be steep if you're not particularly interested in the artist being showcased.
Ticket prices (at €11 for adults) will be steep if you're not particularly interested in the artist being showcased.
Written 24 May 2018
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Hi...is the Escher exhibit part of the permanent collection or was it a temporary exhibit. We won't be in Lisbon until October and would love to see it. Thank you.
Written 25 June 2018
The exhibition is only open until 16 September. (It was only meant to be open until 27 May but was extended, so you might be lucky - it could be extended again.)
Written 26 June 2018
Maria Virginia ... P
Sao Paulo, SP
Não se admirem os portuguêses com raras exceções é um povo rude e mal educado.
Written 7 May 2018
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