Museu Militar de Lisboa

Welcome to the Museu Militar de Lisboa, the oldest and most significant repository of military heritage in Portugal. Situated on the site where the Royal Artillery Foundry once stood, this museum is a testament to the nation's…

The main courtyard of the museum is a grand open-air gallery that immediately surrounds you with the visual history of Portugal. Flanked by an impressive array of cannons, the walls are decorated with 26 large panels of…

The Sala Vasco da Gama is one of the most evocative spaces in the museum, blending the history of maritime discovery with military might. The room is dominated by large murals that depict the epoch-defining journey of Vasco da…

As we move into the sections dedicated to Portuguese artillery, you are viewing a collection that is widely regarded as one of the most complete and significant in the world. The shift from iron to bronze was a major…

In the section dedicated to specialized transport, there is a particularly curious artifact that connects the Military Museum to one of Lisbon’s most famous landmarks. You are looking at the massive wooden chariot used to…

We now transition to the first floor, where three rooms are dedicated to the First World War. This conflict marked a devastating shift in military history, moving from the 'romantic' warfare of the past to the industrial-scale…

We conclude our tour in the most solemn part of the museum: the section in honor of all Unknown Soldiers. This is a space of profound national mourning and respect. …

As we exit the Museu Militar de Lisboa, take one last look at the golden Motherland atop the portico. We have journeyed through the entire arc of Portuguese history, from the initial struggles for independence in the Middle Ages…