Electricity Museum

Welcome to the Electricity Museum, housed within the magnificent Tejo Power Station in Lisbon. This site is a monumental example of early 20th-century industrial architecture and a vital part of Portugal's modernization history. …

We begin in the most visceral part of the power station: the Boiler Room. Here, the sheer scale of the industrial operation becomes overwhelming. …

In this section of the museum, we shift our focus from the generation of power to its most famous application: light. Before us is a collection that honors the work of Thomas Edison, perhaps the most prolific inventor in history. …

We now enter a specialized area that explores the dramatic power of wireless communication. Here, you will find a recreation of the wireless room used on the Titanic, populated with authentic Marconi transmitting equipment. …

Prepare yourself for a more energetic experience as we move into the high-voltage demonstration area. This is where the 'magic' of electricity is most visible. …

As we conclude our internal tour, we look at how the massive energy of the power station was eventually scaled down to fit into our daily lives. This section features a collection of early electrical household appliances—radios,…

Our journey through the Electricity Museum and the Tejo Power Station comes to a close. We have moved from the heat and soot of the high-pressure boilers to the brilliant light of Edison's bulbs, the life-saving crackle of the…