National Coach Museum

National Coach Museum exhibition

The National Coach Museum (Museo dos Coches) holds an important collection of carriages which date from the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries.

The museum is attributed to Amélie of Orléans and Bragança, and was opened on 23rd May 1905. It is currently one of the most popular museums in Lisbon.

Very important carriages

Among the most important carriages are those that belonged to Phillip III of Spain (the oldest in the collection) and the three Italian Baroque carriages, built in Rome in 1716, all of which belonged to Pope Clement XI. Of these three carriages, the one that was given to King John V is highly notable (photo on right).

Along with the carriages in the museum you will also find various portraits and other objects from the period.

Highly Recommended

The carriage museum is small and has its own style, which is well worth visiting. It’s one of the most surprising places in Lisbon.

It can be found a few metres away from the Hieronymites Monastery.

Location

Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300. Belém.

Hours

Tuesday through Sunday: 10am to 6pm.
Monday: closed.

Admission

Adult: €5.
Junior (15-25): €2.50.
Young Card: €2.
Child (<14): free entrance.
Sunday and holidays: free entrance from 10am to 2pm.

Transport

Tram: line 15.
Bus: lines 14, 27, 28, 29, 43, 49 and 51.
Train: Belem, Cascáis Line.

Map

Closest attractions

Hieronymites Monastery (0.34 miles)
Archaeology Museum (0.4 miles)
Monument to the Discoveries (0.42 miles)
Belém (0.89 miles)
Belém Tower (0.97 miles)

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