National Coach Museum Lisbon – Tickets and Guide

Tourist Information for Visiting the Museu dos Coches Lisboa

The National Coach Museum in Lisbon houses a collection of historic carriages, showcasing the evolution of transportation from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Visitors can explore an array of ornate and well-preserved coaches, providing insights into the cultural and technological aspects of travel during different historical periods.

National Coach Museum Lisbon General Information
Location	Av. da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal
Opening Times	Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Closed on Mondays
Entry and Tickets	General entry to the coach museum starts from €8, with children under 12 FREE (Book Tickets Online)

National Coach Museum Lisbon Tickets

How to buy tickets to National Coach Museum Lisbon – The museum can sell out, especially during weekends and school holidays so book in advance (Book Tickets Online). – Includes an audioguide (you can download) in English and Portuguese – Entry includes access to all temporary exhibits throughout the year. – Large range of range of Berlin carriages and coaches Book Entry Ticket:

National Coach Museum Lisbon Overview

The National Coach Museum originally opened in 1905 in the old horse riding ring of Belem Palace as a way to preserve the collection of horse-drawn vehicles belonging to the Portugals Royal Family.

In 2015 a new coach museum building was built to commemorate 110 years of being opened, this newer building houses the majority of the collection, however you can still view 6 carriages in the original museum.

The museum holds an impressive collection, showcasing vehicles from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, including coaches, berlins, sedan chairs, and carriages.

The National Coach Museum has a collection of remarkable horse-drawn vehicles, notably those once owned by Philip II of Spain (1581 – 1598), representing the oldest entries and a highlight of the museum.

Additionally, the collection features three carriages that were the property of Pope Clement XI, crafted in Rome in 1715 and reflecting a distinctive Baroque Italian style. Among these, a standout carriage was gifted to John V of Portugal.

The Museum also has many paintings and other interesting artefacts to go along with each of the different periods showcased.

Because of the large and historic collections, the Lisbon National Coach Museum is one of the most visited museums in Lisbon, if not in the whole of Portugal, and must-do attraction when visiting the city.

For more information you can check out the official National Coach Museum website.

National Coach Museum Location and How to Get There

The National Coach Museum is located in central Lisbon, in the district of Belem, making it convenient to visit alongside a large number of Lisbon’s top attractions.

It is within walking distance of the Jerónimos Monastery (10 minutes), as well as being just a 20 minute walk from Belem Tower.

You can easily get to the National Coach Museum museum by taking the tram. The closest tram stop is Belem (with both the 15E and 18E trams stopping there), which is then just a 5 minute walk to the museum.

With regards to buses, you can take any of the following Carris buses (28, 714, 727, 729, 751), and get off at Belem, which is just 5 minutes walk to the museum.