Museum of Popular Art, Folk art museum in Belém, Portugal
The Museum of Popular Art contains regional artifacts including ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and woodwork that represent Portuguese traditional craftsmanship and artistic expressions.
The museum opened its doors in 1948 to preserve and display Portuguese folk art, establishing itself as a center for cultural documentation in post-war Lisbon.
Each exhibition room presents different regional artistic traditions from Portugal, displaying the techniques and materials specific to different geographical areas.
The museum welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 and 18:00, while weekend hours are 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00.
The museum building incorporates elements of Portuguese architectural design, featuring exhibition spaces that reflect the regional diversity of artisanal practices.
Location: Belém
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Vendredi 10:00-18:00; Samedi,Dimanche 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:00; janvier 01,mai 01,juin 13,décembre 25 off; easter off
GPS coordinates: 38.69366,-9.20832
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:04
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