Fado Museum, Music museum in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
The Fado Museum showcases Portuguese musical heritage through interactive exhibits, digital archives, and an extensive collection of instruments, photographs, and recordings.
Established in 1998, the museum occupies the Recinto da Praia, a restored building complex near the Tagus River in Alfama district.
The museum preserves centuries of Fado tradition by documenting the lives of singers, musicians, and composers who shaped this Portuguese musical expression.
The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, educational programs for schools, and regular live performances in its dedicated auditorium.
Visitors can access over 30,000 audio recordings through digital stations, including rare performances from the early 20th century Portuguese radio broadcasts.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Address: Alfama, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa
Phone: +351218823470
Website: http://museudofado.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.71113,-9.12762
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:55
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