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Oceanario de Lisboa vs National Museum of Ancient Art

Both National Museum of Ancient Art and Lisbon Oceanarium are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, National Museum of Ancient Art is the choice of most writers compared to Lisbon Oceanarium. National Museum of Ancient Art comes in at 86 with praise from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

Oceanario de Lisboa
Oceanario de Lisboa
8 / 10
Esplanada D. Carlos I - Doca dos Olivais, Lisbon 1990-005, Portugal
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Europe's largest indoor aquarium wows children and adults alike with a vast saltwater tank featuring a massive array of fish, including several types of shark." Full review
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To avoid the crowds, come during the week or early in the day.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The closest you’ll get to scuba diving without a wetsuit, Lisbon’s Oceanário is mind-blowing." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This giant study centre dedicated to marine life is also an institution committed to preserving the underwater world. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The Oceanarium, as it's also often referred to, is Portugal's largest indoor aquarium, holding more than one million gallons of seawater supporting the lives of 8,000 sea creatures." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Although it's not within walking distance of downtown, Lisbon's award-winning aquarium is a must for families and anyone with a remote interest in marine biology"
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National Museum of Ancient Art
National Museum of Ancient Art
8 / 10
Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017, Lisbon 1249 - 017, Portugal
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Portugal's premier collection of old masters is housed in a 17th-century palace high on a cliff overlooking the River Tagus." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Reflect the history of Portugal, in that they are all by Portuguese artists or painters who lived in Portugal or had connections with the country." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"At this museum, paintings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, and more capture Portugal’s riveting history from the Middle Ages through the 19th century." Full review
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Wow—we'll be sure to check it all out.
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.  " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lapa’s biggest draw... presents a star-studded collection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts." Full review