Upcoming
UpcomingFestival
International Museum Day in Lisbon: Free Museums and Family Activities
Various venues
- When
- Tue May 18, 2027
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Free at many museums
Upcoming: International Museum Day in Lisbon: Free Museums and Family Activities
International Museum Day in Lisbon: Free Museums and Family Activities
FestivalAcross Lisbon
Where
Various venues
Ages
All ages
Setting
Mostly indoors
What you need to know
- Pick one or two museums, since each runs its own program and crossing the city eats the afternoon
- Hands-on family workshops, like puppet-making and crochet or printing ateliers in recent years
- Some visits need registration, so book guided visits and talks ahead even when entry is free
About
Each May, Lisbon's museums mark International Museum Day with open doors and extra programming. Many city museums waive entry, and several add family workshops, guided visits and live music. Recent editions brought puppet-making, a Baroque ball with acrobats, and crochet and printing ateliers for families. It suits families happy to pick one or two museums and build a relaxed day around them.
Where it is
Various venues
Resources
Common questions
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