Fado Museum

A daytime Alfama collection visit before an evening of live fado elsewhere.

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In short

Fado Museum in Lisbon’s Alfama is a daytime collection visit that can give an evening of listening more context. Audio resources include a children’s companion in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. Plan live fado and dinner separately from the ordinary museum visit; each has its own booking arrangements.

Fado Museum on a public venue location overview — Public venue overview · the street map loads when this comes into view.

About 2 min walk · little net height change · from Alfama (public area reference)

Nearby metro: Baixa-Chiado ↗. Station area; choose the right exit for your destination.

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Walking estimates use distance and endpoint heights, not surveyed streets or step-free routes.

Category: Culture & fado
Area: Alfama
Address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa
Guide note checked: 19 October 2026
Address checked: 22 October 2026 · Address source ↗

Why we send people here

Start here if you want a little more context before an evening of fado. The collection and audio resources make a different outing from a live performance. With children, look for Fado Gaiato, the museum’s audio companion, then leave time for Alfama outside.

Arrive at the museum

Head to Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa. Santa Apolónia is the transport stop listed by the museum, not the museum itself. Our map marks the building; it does not identify a verified step-free entrance. Ask the museum about the route you need before setting off.

Planning your visit

Published hours: 10:00–18:00
Closed: Monday
Last entry: 17:30
Holiday closures: 1 January, 1 May, 24 December, 25 December, 31 December
Adult admission: €5

Normal collection admission; children and concessions have separate rules. Live performances, sung visits and educational activities are separate arrangements.

The museum lists wheelchair access and two manual loan chairs. Confirm your route and chair availability directly; this does not verify every floor, doorway or toilet.

Visiting information checked 19 October 2026 · Venue information ↗

Visit note checked 22 October 2026 · Source ↗

Before you go

What are the opening hours at Fado Museum?

The published schedule for Fado Museum is: Published hours: 10:00–18:00. Closed: Monday. Last entry: 17:30. Holiday closures: 1 January, 1 May, 24 December, 25 December, 31 December. Normal collection admission; children and concessions have separate rules. Live performances, sung visits and educational activities are separate arrangements.

What does the listed price cover at Fado Museum?

Fado Museum lists Adult admission: €5. Normal collection admission; children and concessions have separate rules. Live performances, sung visits and educational activities are separate arrangements.

What should I know about access at Fado Museum?

Fado Museum: The museum lists wheelchair access and two manual loan chairs. Confirm your route and chair availability directly; this does not verify every floor, doorway or toilet.