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National Museum of Ancient Art vs Museu do Oriente
National Museum of Ancient Art and Museu do Oriente are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, National Museum of Ancient Art is the choice of most reviewers compared to Museu do Oriente. National Museum of Ancient Art has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 3 publications like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
National Museum of Ancient Art
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Atlas Obscura
Lonely Planet
Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017, Lisbon 1249 - 017, Portugal
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Frommer's
"Portugal's premier collection of old masters is housed in a 17th-century palace high on a cliff overlooking the River Tagus."
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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."
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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."
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Wow—we'll be sure to check it all out.
Atlas Obscura
"This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world. "
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lapa’s biggest draw... presents a star-studded collection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts."
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Museu do Oriente
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Avenida de Brasilia, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), Lisbon 1350-362, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The beautifully designed Museu do Oriente highlights Portugal’s ties with Asia, from colonial baby steps in Macau to ancestor worship."
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Fodor's
"Highlights of the permanent collections include unique maps and charts from the golden age of Portuguese maritime exploration and stunning Chinese and Japanese painted screens. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Opened in 2008 in the Alcântara docks, this huge cultural centre is located in the former refrigerated cod stores."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Many of the featured works here address Portugal’s influence on Asia...there's a cafeteria and rooftop restaurant that's known for its Sunday brunch—and its killer views."
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i
Make sure to see the Japanese and Namban screens; the Indo-Portuguese furniture, silverware, and ivory; and the array of masks.
Frommer's
"With the aim of broadening inter-cultural understanding, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing contemporary Asian artists."
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