The Oriente Museum in Lisbon celebrates Portugal’s many discoveries, former colonies and multiple excursions to Asia.
The permanent collection is divided into two areas. The first includes various pieces of exceptional value such as the range of 17th and 18th century Chinese and Japanese folding screens, various examples of highly rare Namban art, a porcelain collection or the significant collection dealing with the cultures of the peoples of Timor.
The second collection, the Kwok On Collection, includes over 1,300 pieces related to the performing arts, covering the region extending from Turkey right across to Japan. Special highlights are ritual pieces relating to Hinduism and Bhudism.
The museum also programs a rotating exhibitions throughout the year. Families can participate in guided tours, yoga classes, Tenchi Tesson lessons (the art of the Fan). There are also special guided tours and dinner on Thursday, as well as a guided tour and snack on weekends.
For more information visit the Museu do Oriente website.
Museu do Oriente
Avenida Brasília
Doca de Alcântara (North)
Lisbon
Phone: +351 213 585 200
Email: info@foriente.pt
Hours:
■ Friday – 10:00 to 22:00
■ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday – 10:00 to 18:00
■ Closed on Mondays, 1st January and 25th December
Prices:
■ Clildren 0-5 – Free
■ Children 6-12 – €2.00
■ Adults – €5.00
■ Over 65 – €3.00
■ Family Ticket – €12.00 (2 adults and 3 children under 18)
■ Free for all on Fridays
