National Archaeology Museum
National Archaeology Museum, Archaeological museum in Belém district, Lisbon, Portugal
The National Archaeological Museum occupies the western wing of the Jerónimos Monastery and displays collections spanning from the Stone Age through the Middle Ages. The exhibition fills multiple rooms and showcases artifacts from various periods and excavations across the Iberian Peninsula.
The institution was established in 1893 by archaeologist José Leite de Vasconcelos and was originally called the Portuguese Ethnographic Museum before taking its current name. Its founder expanded the collections significantly during his lifetime through acquisitions and donations.
The museum holds Latin inscriptions and Roman mosaics that show how people lived in ancient times on the Iberian Peninsula. Visitors can see ancient jewelry and everyday objects that reveal how different civilizations thrived in this region.
The museum is currently undergoing renovations and will not be open to visitors until 2026. Plan your visit for after the renovation work is completed, when normal visiting hours will resume.
The museum maintains records from over 3,200 archaeological sites throughout the region, creating a comprehensive historical database. Additionally, the institution holds a notable collection of Egyptian artifacts that were acquired during the early 1900s.
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