In Lisbon, there is the only museum in Portugal dedicated to the history of puppets and puppet theaters, and it is called a museum of puppets. Looking here, you will find yourself in a completely different world, whose inhabitants - funny and serious, sincere and cunning, ladies and gentlemen -.
The collection of the puppet museum includes not only Portuguese dolls but also dolls brought from Africa, India, Indonesia, Thailand, China and Vietnam. Each puppet has its own character and age (in the museum there are dolls that participated in medieval performances). At the same time you can get acquainted with the younger generation - the puppets involved in modern productions
Address: Lisboa, Rua Esperanca, 146
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday.. 10 am - 13 : 00, 14:00 - 18:00, closed: Monday. The museum is also closed: 1 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December (afternoon).
Entrance to the puppet museum in Lisbon: 7, 5 EUR, for children, pensioners (over 65) and students: 5 EUR, family ticket (for two adults and two children): 13 EUR
If time permits, you can try your hand at creating your own doll or learn the art of manipulating a puppet. Participation in such master classes will cost from 25 EUR per group to six people. But keep in mind that you need to book well in advance.
Prices on May 2014
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