Fado Museum
Type
Art & Museum
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
10AM – 06PM
Distance to the Port
3 min – walking distance
Discover the great voices and guitars of fado. Fascinating performers, sublime guitarists and inspired songwriters come together in this remarkable house that celebrates Portugal's traditional music with authenticity and emotion.
The Fado Museum is one of Lisbon's essential cultural landmarks, celebrating one of the city's most distinctive traditions, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Entirely devoted to fado and the Portuguese guitar, the museum features a carefully curated permanent exhibition, complemented by temporary displays, a documentation centre, and an auditorium with a varied and engaging programme of events.
Housed in a restored heritage building in the heart of Alfama, just steps from the neighbourhoods where fado was born, the museum invites visitors to immerse themselves in its unique atmosphere. Interactive resources and audio guides featuring historic recordings allow guests to explore the evolution of fado, listen to some of its most iconic voices, and understand the central role this artistic expression plays in Portuguese identity.
The Fado Museum pays tribute to the many voices, musicians, and songwriters who have shaped this singular art form. Through research, preservation, and promotion of its heritage, the museum highlights fado's remarkable ability, over nearly two centuries, to absorb a wide range of cultural and technological influences while remaining deeply rooted in popular tradition. The experience may be complemented by a meal at the traditional Portuguese restaurant and a visit to the themed shop, where visitors can take a little of the spirit of saudade with them.
Click on the webpage below for online tickets and more info.
https://www.visitlisboa.com/pt-pt/locais/museu-do-fado-patrimonio
