Art / Culture
| CulturgestOne of Lisbon’s largest and most well-respected galleries and performance spaces. It has a café, educational programs for children, conferences, an outdoor amphitheater. | Cinemateca PortuguesaThere is no lack of diversity in the films shown, and with several screenings every day, there is always an appealing option. In addition to the phenomenal film screenings, the Cinemateca also offers a café, a bookstore, a library/reading room, a museum, and activities for children. | Mãe D’Água Amoreiras ReservoirThis reservoir, called “Mãe D’Água”, translated “Mother of the Water”, is a jewel unknown to tourists. It’s the old city reservoir, not in use anymore. Nowadays it’s open for visitors and for special occasions, such as private parties or an art exhibitions. | Museu do OrienteMuseu de Oriente has opened its doors in 2008. It hosts a permanent collection on the Portuguese presence in the Orient and various temporary museum. | Fábrica Braço de Prata4 exposition rooms, 2 bookstores, 3 shops, a bar, a restaurant and a terrace. It’s a bit out of the way, located near the docks, between Santa Apolónia and Expo. | Tile MuseumFive centuries of decorative ceramic tiles or azulejos, tracing the history and production of the art form. It is housed in the monastic buildings of the Madre de Deus Convent, which after renovation following the Great Earthquake had its interior turned into one of the most magnificent in the city. | The Modern Art CenterA white building by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation headquarters and Calouste Gulbenkian Museum houses contemporary and modern Portuguese art as well as an important collection of 20th century British art. Officially named Centro de Arte Moderna Jose de Azeredo Perdigão, it displays works by Amadeo Souza Cardoso, Almada Negreiros, and Paula Rego, Portugal’s best known [...] | Centro Cívico do Estreito de Câmara de LobosBuilt on a hilly outcrop in the centre of the town, this is an interesting example of contemporary Portuguese architecture. The glass facades are protected from the sun by spaced timber cladding, a theme which is continued in the surrounding urban design. Its geological positioning provides panoramic views of the surrounding towns, [...] | MACFunchalThe Museu de arte contemporânea de Funchal is located in the historic São Tiago Fort, at the edge of the historic centre. Although the exhibition spaces themselves are small, the MACFunchal is worth a the trip to explore the architecture of the fort- cavernous stone passageways, watch-towers and a rooftop terrace overlooking the [...] | Quinta das CruzesO Museu Quinta das Cruzes é constituído maioritariamente por colecções de Artes Decorativas, com datações que se situam entre os séculos XVI e XIX, de diversas proveniências. |