MAAT at a glance
MAAT is the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. It stands on Avenida Brasília in Belém, on the riverfront, and it is a different kind of stop from the monuments around it. If you have seen the tower, the monastery and the Padrão, this is where you go for art, architecture and technology.
The price depends on where you live. Visitors who live outside Portugal pay €16 as the regular rate, and residents of Portugal pay €12. There is no single price for every guest, so check which rate applies to you before you plan the budget.
Opening hours and closed days
Open Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 19:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
| Day | Opening |
|---|---|
| Wednesday to Monday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| 1 January, 1 May, 25 December | Closed |
| 24 and 31 December | Closes at 15:00 |
The ticket desk can close early when the museum is very crowded. Do not arrive in the last few minutes before 19:00.
Belém and MAAT area tours
Walking tours, tuk-tuk rides and river trips through Belém, with live prices and availability. Check which stops each option includes.
Ticket prices 2026
Two price lists: visitors who live outside Portugal and residents of Portugal.
| Visitor | Living outside Portugal | Living in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | €16 | €12 |
| Students with ID | €12 | €9 |
| Seniors 65 and over | – | €10.20 |
| Unemployed | – | €10.20 |
There is no separate senior rate for visitors who live abroad. Proof is needed for every reduced ticket, so carry your student card or ID.
Free entry
Who does not pay.
Children
Children from 0 to 12 years enter free.
Companions
The companion of a visitor with special needs enters free.
First Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of each month, entry is free from 10:00 to 13:00. This is only for residents of Portugal, so it does not help a visitor from abroad.
Lisboa Card
Do not count on free entry with the Lisboa Card. Ask at the desk what the card gives you at MAAT before you pay.
MAAT against the other Belém museums
Adult prices and closed days in 2026, side by side. The MAAT price is for visitors who live outside Portugal.
| Stop | Adult price | Closed day |
|---|---|---|
| MAAT | €16 | Tuesday |
| National Coach Museum | €15 | Monday |
| Jerónimos cloister | €18 | Monday |
| Padrão dos Descobrimentos | €10 | Open daily, closed on a few holidays |
The closed days work in your favour. On a Monday the monastery and the Coach Museum are closed, but MAAT is open. On a Tuesday MAAT is closed, but the monastery and the Coach Museum are open. Pick the museums for the day of the week you are in Belém, not the other way round.
Getting there and access
Address and practical points.
MAAT is at Avenida Brasília, Belém, 1300-598 Lisboa. Tram 15E stops at Altinho (MAAT), and so does bus 714. Check the current timetable before you go, because services change. The getting-there page covers the other routes.
The museum has ramps, lifts and adapted toilets. The museum points to a free public car park about 500 m away. That applies to MAAT only, so do not assume that parking elsewhere in Belém is free.
How to get to Belém →Fit MAAT into a Belém day
Other stops nearby.
National Coach Museum
Historic court and travel vehicles on Avenida da Índia.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
A viewing terrace on the Tagus.
Things to do in Belém
Ten ideas beside the tower.
For more museums and ideas across the city, see things to do in Lisbon on our sister site.
MAAT: frequently asked questions
How much does MAAT cost?
Visitors who live outside Portugal pay €16 as the regular ticket in 2026, and students with ID pay €12. Residents of Portugal pay €12 regular.
When is MAAT closed?
On Tuesdays, and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. On 24 and 31 December it closes at 15:00.
Is there a free day?
On the first Sunday of the month, entry is free from 10:00 to 13:00, but only for residents of Portugal. Children from 0 to 12 always enter free.
When should I arrive?
Well before 19:00. The ticket desk can close early when the museum is crowded.
Is MAAT accessible?
Yes. It has ramps, lifts and adapted toilets.
Where can I park?
The museum points to a free public car park about 500 m away. Do not assume parking elsewhere in Belém is free.