Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia · Belém
museum in Lisbon
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed travelers, to the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, colloquially known as MAAT. We stand at a pivotal junction of Lisbon’s Belém district, where the historic Tagus River meets a daring vision of the…
Listen in the app2The Ceramic Wave — Exterior Architecture
Standing here at the base of the newer MAAT building, we can truly appreciate the architectural audacity of Amanda Levete’s AL_A studio. This structure is a marvel of organic form, intended to disappear into the landscape rather…
Listen in the app3Central Tejo — The Cathedral of Electricity
Transitioning from the futuristic curves of the new wing, we enter the hallowed, brick-lined halls of the Central Tejo, the former power plant that illuminated Lisbon for much of the 20th century. This is a prime example of…
Listen in the app4The Oval Room — Immersive Artistic Dialogue
We now move into the heart of the new building, the Oval Room. This is the museum's primary exhibition space, and its design is specifically tailored for large-scale, site-specific installations. …
Listen in the app5The Rooftop Vista — Tagus Panoramas
Ascending to the roof of the new MAAT building is an essential part of the visitor experience. As we walk up the gentle slope, notice how the ground beneath our feet transitions into the museum’s ceiling. …
Listen in the app6The Solar and Electric Lab — Educational Insights
Returning to the Central Tejo building, we find the educational heart of the institution. The permanent exhibition here details the history of energy production, but it does so through the lens of modern science. …
Listen in the app7The Garden and the River's Edge
To conclude our tour of the physical site, let us stroll through the gardens that surround the MAAT. Designed by landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic, these green spaces are intended to provide a moment of repose. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our time here at the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, I hope you carry with you a sense of the profound dialogue that occurs when history and the future collide. We have moved from the monumental…
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What is Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology?
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a place in Belém with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Belém |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6959, -9.1935 |
| Last updated |
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