Puppet Museum

Rating

4.5(1,884)

Family of 4

USD 15-20 for a family (low admission fees)

Duration

45-90 minutes

Best Ages

3-10

About

Puppet Museum is an art museum in Lisbon. The recommended fit is 3-10. Go when kids can slow down and look.

A typical visit lasts 45-90 minutes. For a family of four, the planning estimate is USD 15-20 for a family (low admission fees).

Timing guidance: Weekday mornings for the quietest experience. Wait guidance: No wait, small museum with easy entry. Nearby food guidance: LX Factory and the surrounding Alcantara neighborhood have excellent restaurants, cafes, and the popular Sunday market with food stalls.

The collection is impressive, over 4,000 puppets from across Portugal and the world. Give kids time to spot their favorites. Some of the older puppets can look unsettling to very young children, preview the collection yourself if your child is sensitive.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for the quietest experience

Wait Times

No wait, small museum with easy entry

Nearby Food

LX Factory and the surrounding Alcantara neighborhood have excellent restaurants, cafes, and the popular Sunday market with food stalls.

Why Kids Love It

The Puppet Museum has hundreds of puppets from Portugal and around the world spanning centuries of craft, young children are fascinated and sometimes a little spooked by the range of characters on display, from delicate marionettes to dramatic shadow puppets.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The collection is impressive, over 4,000 puppets from across Portugal and the world. Give kids time to spot their favorites.
  • Some of the older puppets can look unsettling to very young children, preview the collection yourself if your child is sensitive.
  • Located in the LX Factory area, combine with a meal at nearby restaurants.

What to Bring

  • Nothing essential for a museum visit
  • A curiosity for stories, great for kids who love theater or imaginative play
  • Camera for the extraordinary puppet displays

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

USD 15-20 for a family (low admission fees)

Tips to Save

  • Admission is very affordable.
  • Combined with a walk around the nearby Alcantara area, it makes for an inexpensive morning out.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact

Rua da Esperanca 146, 1200-660 Lisboa, Portugal

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