Museu Militar de Lisboa
Museu Militar de Lisboa, Military museum in Santa Maria Maior district, Lisbon, Portugal
Museu Militar de Lisboa is a military museum in Lisbon's old city displaying an extensive collection of cannons, rifles, pistols, and swords. The rooms are located in a building along the Tagus River waterfront that houses the entire exhibition.
The museum was founded in 1842 by Jose Baptista da Silva Lopes and occupies a building that survived the devastating earthquake of 1755. This long-standing presence makes it one of the city's oldest cultural institutions.
The rooms feature ornate ceiling paintings from the 18th century depicting military scenes and tile panels showing historical battles. These artistic details give the museum its visual character and tell stories through imagery.
The museum is located near the river and is easily accessible on foot. A visit typically takes a few hours to explore the various collections at a comfortable pace.
The Vasco da Gama Room displays ancient cannons beside murals showing the voyage that discovered the sea route to India. This connection between weaponry and maritime history offers an unexpected view of the age of exploration.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Inception: 1842
Founders: José Baptista da Silva Lopes
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; easter off; January 01,May 01,December 25 off
Website: http://exercito.pt/sites/MusMilLisboa
GPS coordinates: 38.71319,-9.12420
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50
These military museums gather objects that tell stories of wars and the people who experienced them. You will find weapons, uniforms, combat vehicles, letters, photographs, and old documents. The collections cover different periods and conflicts, from the Middle Ages to recent wars, including the two world wars. In London, the Imperial War Museum holds records of British military life since 1914. In Moscow, the Museum of the Great Patriotic War focuses on the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1945. New Orleans hosts the National WWII Museum, which looks at American involvement in the Pacific and Europe. In Seoul, the Korean War Memorial traces the nation's history through its armed forces. Other sites like Bovington Tank Museum or the Royal Armouries in Leeds display military equipment from many centuries. These places help you understand how conflicts shaped societies and changed fighting techniques. You can see real objects, sometimes rare, and learn about soldiers' daily life beyond the big battles.
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