Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Contemporary art museum in Belém, Portugal
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a contemporary art museum in Belém featuring a distinctive white curved building that rises along the Tagus River. The 2016 structure houses multiple exhibition spaces displaying contemporary works both indoors and in outdoor areas.
The site formerly housed a power station that supplied electricity to the Lisbon region beginning in 1909. The industrial building was later transformed into the current art museum.
MAAT presents exhibitions connecting art, architecture, and technology through international and Portuguese artists across multiple exhibition spaces and outdoor areas.
The museum sits along a riverside walkway that connects to other cultural sites in the area and is straightforward to navigate. Visitors can explore the interior or simply use the public outdoor spaces, with full accessibility throughout.
The building's rooftop is directly accessible from street level and offers a free public space with views of the river. From the top, visitors can observe the waterfront landscape and Lisbon's skyline without needing to enter the museum.
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