National Tile Museum
National museum · Xabregas
R. Me. Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisboa, Portugal
Highlights
Explore Portugal's rich tile heritage in this former convent museum.
Explore Portugal's rich tile heritage in this former convent museum.
"At Lisbon’s National Tile Museum — housed in a 16th-century convent — I painted azulejos through a Martinhal Resorts workshop, guided by local artists using traditional techniques; children often invent wild, colorful shapes while adults lean toward classic patterns, and once fired each tile becomes a tangible piece of Lisbon. Rooms from $250; tile workshop from $20 per person." - Jordi Lippe-McGraw
"A museum dedicated to the art and history of azulejos (painted tiles), offering a comprehensive collection that showcases the decorative tilework for which the country is famed; recommended for culturally minded couples exploring historic decorative arts." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Visit the National Tile Museum to explore Lisbon's artistic heritage." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"A museum in Sintra, Portugal, showcasing tile work."
"Walking around Lisbon is a visual fest thanks to its stunning display of tiles (known locally as azulejos) on what seems like every other building in town. If these hand-painted stunners leave you wanting to learn more, head to the National Tile Museum, which comes housed inside a 16th-century convent that is worthy of a visit in and of itself. At the museum, guests can learn all about the city's history with tile, how it was made hundreds of years ago, and how the craft is being maintained today." - Travel + Leisure Editors
