MAAT Gallery & MAAT Central Museum Tickets Lisbon

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Meeting pointMAAT on the Belém waterfront, Lisbon

MAAT Gallery & MAAT Central Museum Tickets Lisbon

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Overview

MAAT, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, sits on Lisbon's Belém waterfront and combines two very different buildings: the gleaming, wave-like MAAT Gallery and the historic Tejo Power Station, MAAT Central. This combined entry ticket covers both, along with a landscaped garden beside the Tagus. You can explore contemporary exhibitions and the story of electricity in one visit. It suits art and architecture lovers, families and anyone visiting Belém. This is a self-guided ticket, valid for one day, with no hotel pickup.

Highlights

Combined entry to MAAT Gallery and MAAT Central
A 1908 thermal power station turned into a museum
Contemporary art, architecture and technology exhibitions
The story of electricity, from coal to power, at MAAT Central
A garden along the banks of the Tagus
Close to Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery

Full Description

MAAT Gallery, the contemporary building on the Tagus

MAAT Gallery is a striking modern building with a curved, white, tiled roof that seems to ripple beside the river. Its exhibition spaces host national and international shows by contemporary artists, architects and thinkers, and the roof itself is a popular viewpoint over the water. If you are searching for MAAT Lisbon tickets or the MAAT museum opening hours, this is the building most visitors picture first.

Inside, the galleries are flexible and light-filled, so the programme changes often, from art installations to design and architecture. It is worth checking what is on for your dates, because temporary exhibitions vary through the year.

MAAT Central, the Tejo Power Station

MAAT Central occupies the Tejo Power Station, a thermal plant built in 1908 that supplied electricity to Lisbon for decades. The brick building keeps its industrial machinery and vast halls, and the Electricity Factory exhibition shows how coal was turned into electric power, step by step, in the very rooms where it happened.

This is the perfect place to combine industrial heritage with modern culture. Children often enjoy the huge boilers and machines, and the mix of old and new makes it one of the most distinctive museum sites in Lisbon.

The MAAT Garden and how to visit Belém

A garden along the Tagus links the two buildings and includes outdoor sculptures, so you can walk between them and enjoy the riverside air. Many visitors ask how to get to MAAT in Belém, and the easiest ways are the train from Cais do Sodré or the tram from central Lisbon.

MAAT is a short walk from Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery and the famous pastry shops, so it fits well into a day in Belém. Plan about two hours for both buildings. Lockers may require a coin, and there is a café and gift shop at the gallery. Opening hours change, so check your date in the booking panel.

Itinerary

Arrive at MAATShow your combined ticket at the entrance on the Belém waterfront.
Visit MAAT GalleryExplore contemporary exhibitions and the building's rooftop.
Walk through MAAT GardenStroll along the river between the two buildings and see the outdoor sculptures.
Explore MAAT CentralSee the Tejo Power Station and the story of electricity.

What's included

Ticket to visit MAAT Gallery and MAAT Central
Booklet (English)
Free guided tours available on site
Bicycle parking area
Valid for 1 day

Not included

Transport
Food and drinks
Lockers

Is this right for you?

Great for

History and culture lovers

Not suitable for

Visitors looking for a guided tour, although free guided tours may be available on site
Guests who plan to bring large bags or luggage, which are not allowed

Meeting point

This is a fixed-venue ticket, so hotel pickup is not included. MAAT is on the Belém waterfront in Lisbon, reached by train or tram from the centre. Select your date in the booking panel and show your confirmation at the entrance.

Important information

Your ticket covers entry to MAAT Gallery and MAAT Central
Transport, food and beverages, and lockers that need a coin are not included
Not allowed: smoking, food and beverages inside the exhibitions, large bags or luggage, and unaccompanied minors
Flash photography and touching exhibits are not allowed
Lifts and ramps give access to upper floors, and wheelchairs are available on request
Ticket categories include adult, child, senior and student with ID
Opening hours change by season and exhibition

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

How much does the MAAT ticket cost?

The price depends on the category you choose, such as adult, child, senior or student. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each category.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. This is an entry ticket to a fixed venue in Belém, and you make your own way there.

Does the ticket cover both buildings?

Yes, the ticket covers MAAT Gallery and MAAT Central.

How long does a visit take?

Most visitors need about two hours for both buildings and the garden.

Is MAAT suitable for children?

Yes, children under 12 have their own category, and the machines at MAAT Central are often a favourite. Children must always be accompanied by adults.

Is MAAT accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the museum has lifts and ramps to the upper floors, and wheelchairs are available on request at the ticket offices.

What should I wear or bring?

Comfortable shoes and a small bag, since large bags are not allowed. Bring your confirmation.

Can I book for today or tomorrow?

Yes, if the date is available in the booking panel.

Is MAAT worth visiting?

Yes, if you enjoy contemporary art, architecture or industrial heritage. The combination of two buildings and the riverside garden is unusual.

How do I get to MAAT?

Take the train from Cais do Sodré to Belém or tram 15E from central Lisbon, then walk along the waterfront.