Museu do Fado
8 expert reviews
“This bright pink museum tells the story of one of Lisbon and Portugal’s greatest treasures: fado.”
– Let's Go
"Fado, a melancholic style of acoustic Portuguese music... is still an intricate part of the culture." Full review
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"See and hear fado through audio-visual displays, dioramas and a rich collection of objects." Full review
"Located in the Alfama district, the world-class Museu do Fado details Portugal’s soulful national music with exhibits, audiovisuals, and more." Full review
"Get to know fado music, one of Portugal's most important legacies, through the photos, artifacts, and instruments at this Alfama museum." Full review
"An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre. " Full review
"The museum tells the tale through an interactive exhibition that lets visitors listen to some of fado's greatest hits while admiring handcrafted guitars, vintage LP covers" Full review
"A permanent exhibition outlines the emergence of the style and its key artists throughout history, while occasional live performances provide a chance to hear modern day stars of the fado scene." Full review