Quake Museum Lisbon – Guide and Tickets

Tourist Information and Guide to Quake Museum Lisbon

The city of Lisbon has experienced significant historical earthquakes, most notably the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. This interactive and immersive museum allows you to relive this dramatic event, sending you back in time to 1755.

This award winning museum is a great way to spend a couple of hours, offering you a fun and educational journey as you discover the lost secrets of Lisbon.

Quake Museum Lisbon General Information
Location	R. Cais de Alfândega Velha 39, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal
Opening Times	Open everyday: 10AM – 6PM, Closed December 25th and January 1st
Entry and Tickets	General entry tickets €21 for adults. €18 for children ages 6-12 and seniors (65+) (Book Tickets Online).

Quake Museum Lisbon Tickets

How to buy tickets to Quake Museum Lisbon – The museum can sell out, especially during weekends and school holidays so book in advance (Book Tickets Online). – 10 ‘groundbreaking’ immersive rooms. – 1h 40min interactive journey through immersive exhibits. – RFID (Radio-frequency identification) bracelet included to interact with the displays. – Access to the earthquake simulator room. – Available in 4 languages: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. Book Entry Ticket:

Quake Museum Lisbon Overview

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, one of the most powerful seismic events in recorded history, struck with an estimated magnitude between 8.5 and 9.0.

The earthquake caused widespread devastation in Lisbon and its surrounding areas. The initial tremors, followed by a series of aftershocks, destroyed buildings, triggered fires, and led to significant loss of life. The catastrophe was further exacerbated by a tsunami that engulfed coastal regions.

The Quake museum in Lisbon invites you to explore the city as it was during one of the most severe earthquakes in modern history.

This immersive experience guides you through the streets of 1755 Lisbon, depicting the day when everything changed. Quake offers a glimpse into the wonders and hardships of that era, presenting the unfolding drama in a clever and interactive way.

Through a scientific and historical lens, the museum provides information about seismic activity, its impact on Lisbon, and the key figures involved in the city’s recovery.

The Quake simulator allows you to experience the earthquake in a room equipped with the latest technology, providing a shaky yet safe experience.

For more information on the what is featured and how it all works you can check out the official website.

Quake Museum Lisbon Location and How to Get There

The Quake 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 Quake 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 (201, 714, 727, 728, 729, 751), and get off at Belem, which is just 5 minutes walk to the museum.