National Museum of Science & Natural History, Natural history museum in Santo António, Lisbon, Portugal
The National Museum of Natural History and Science contains diverse exhibits covering zoology, anthropology, geology, and botany across multiple exhibition spaces.
The museum originated from the Royal Natural Cabinet in the 18th century and moved to its current location at the Polytechnic School in 1858.
The institution maintains extensive scientific collections developed over 250 years, serving as a primary center for natural research in Portugal.
The museum welcomes visitors at Rua da Escola Politécnica 54-60 and offers a 10 percent discount with the Lisboa Card.
A devastating fire in March 1978 caused substantial damage to the zoology and geology collections, leading to significant changes in the institution.
Location: Lisboa
Address: R. da Escola Politécnica 56, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal 1250-102 Lisboa
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +351213921808
Website: https://museus.ulisboa.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.71768,-9.15079
Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:36
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