The MuDe is located in Lisbon's main pedestrian street
Lisbon's Design Museum opened in 2009, after a few years in the Belém Cultural Center (from 1999 to 2006). At the new location (a former bank headquarters) it added fashion to the design collection, which was put together by Portuguese businessman Francisco Capelo.
The MuDe's collection of design and fashion is considered one of the best in Europe
With pieces from the mid-1800s to the present, it's considered one of the best design museums in Europe. Leading design names are represented next to the top international fashion designers, like Charles & Ray Eames, Le Corbusier, Tom Dixon, Philippe Starck, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, and also Tommy Hilfiger, who donated one of his pieces. One of the floors also presents temporary exhibitions.
The museum took over a former bank headquarters (Photo © MuDe)
The museum closed in 2016 for a complete renovation of the building and reopened in 2024. After the renovation, the total exhibition area is 14,000m2, making it one of the largest design museums in Europe. It has a new auditorium and a restaurant on the rooftop, overlooking the castle and the triumphal arch.
View of the triumphal arch of Rua Augusta, from the rooftop restaurant
How to Get to the MuDe Design Museum
The MuDe is within walking distance of anywhere in Baixa, Chiado and Alfama. The closest metro stations are Terreiro do Paço on the blue line, and Baixa-Chiado on the green and blue lines.
Rua Augusta, 24, Baixa
www.mude.pt
Admission and Tickets to the MuDe Design Museum
Tickets are 11 euros. With the Lisboa Card, it's €5.50. It's free on Fridays after 5pm and on Sundays between 10am and 2pm.
Attractions Nearby
There's another museum a short walk away, the Money Museum, in a former church. The Santa Justa Elevator, which offers some of the best views of Lisbon, is also nearby.
