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Museum of Art, Architecture and Technologyⓘ
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
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MAAT

Art and architecture in Belém, with different buildings and exhibitions to choose from.

In short

MAAT is an art-and-architecture stop in Lisbon’s Belém, with the waterfront alongside it. Choose which building and exhibitions you want to see, then check what your admission includes. We would leave room for the river afterwards instead of treating every part of the complex as one interchangeable museum ticket.

MAAT on a public venue location overview
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A longer outing — consider public transport or a taxi · downhill · from Baixa (public area reference)

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

Category
Highlights & day trips
Area
Belém
Address
Avenida de Brasília, Lisboa
Guide note checked
19 October 2026
Address checked
17 October 2026 · Address source ↗

Why we send people here

An art-and-architecture stop beside the Belém waterfront. Choose exhibition admission for the museum visit; workshops, tours and events have their own tickets. Portugal-resident and non-resident admission are different products, so choose the right one before paying.

Planning MAAT museum exhibitions

Sunday
10:00–19:00
Monday
10:00–19:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–19:00
Thursday
10:00–19:00
Friday
10:00–19:00
Saturday
10:00–19:00
Holiday closures
1 January, 1 May, 25 December
24 December
10:00–15:00
31 December
10:00–15:00
Adult exhibitions · non-Portugal resident
€16

Museum exhibition hours, not café/restaurant hours. On 24 and 31 December the museum closes at 15:00; confirm ticket-office conditions before travelling.

Museum exhibition admission. Portugal residents €12; child/concession conditions differ. Events, workshops, meals and extras are separate.

The main route has ramps/lifts and adapted toilets, but the Electricity Factory's Control Room is stairs-only. Ask about the exact exhibition; the whole complex, rooftop and outdoor approaches are not certified step-free.

Visiting information checked 18 October 2026 · Venue information ↗

Venue hours checked 22 October 2026 · Source ↗

Price scope checked 22 October 2026 · Source ↗

Visit note checked 22 October 2026 · Source ↗

Before you go

What are the opening hours at MAAT?

The published schedule for MAAT is: Sunday: 10:00–19:00. Monday: 10:00–19:00. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 10:00–19:00. Thursday: 10:00–19:00. Friday: 10:00–19:00. Saturday: 10:00–19:00. Holiday closures: 1 January, 1 May, 25 December. 24 December: 10:00–15:00. 31 December: 10:00–15:00. Museum exhibition hours, not café/restaurant hours. On 24 and 31 December the museum closes at 15:00; confirm ticket-office conditions before travelling. Museum exhibition admission. Portugal residents €12; child/concession conditions differ. Events, workshops, meals and extras are separate.

What does the listed price cover at MAAT?

MAAT lists Adult exhibitions · non-Portugal resident: €16. Museum exhibition admission. Portugal residents €12; child/concession conditions differ. Events, workshops, meals and extras are separate.

What should I know about access at MAAT?

MAAT: The main route has ramps/lifts and adapted toilets, but the Electricity Factory's Control Room is stairs-only. Ask about the exact exhibition; the whole complex, rooftop and outdoor approaches are not certified step-free.

Where to find it

Avenida de Brasília, Lisboa

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Hours change — check the venue.

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