Sorry John but Pena Palace is always open!! The opening hours of museums in Portugal vary but are generally Tuesday-Sunday 9.30 am -12.30 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm; Closed: Mondays, and national holidays. It's worth picking up a 24 hour transport ticket which gives you unlimited use of trams, elevators, bus and metro for 5 euros. What is there for kids to do in Lisbon? We had a map with our guidebook but you could easily get one at the tourist office. The wonderful Gulbenkian museum/foundation is open on Mondays but closed Tuesdays.Casa Museu Medeiros E Almeida (a gem of a private collection) is open Monday afternoonsMonument to the Discoveries in Belém (open daily March-September only)I put together a list at the end of last year - things may have changed so check first with the links provided ...This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. If I go to Coimbra by train, is it best to purchase a seat online in advance? We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one.To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers’ questions frequently.How do I get into the city from where my cruise ship docks?How do I get from point A to B using public transportation?How do I get to Sintra? as likely Monday only available day on upcoming trip to get to Three suggestions which are very commonly found in supermarkets (middle shelf)JP Azeitão to be found nearly everywhere, very good.I have splashed out a bit and am drinking the Pegões Reserva 2013 which is oak aged and will ordinarily set you back an extra euro or two but my gf found it on promotion in our local Sorry to guide you wrongly about Pena Palace - but the news that they are open on Mondays is good so I hope you will forgive me.you are indeed forgiven, John -- your great vino recommendations have provided 'redemption' ;-) - just kidding, of course. General Opening Times in Portugal Everything was easy and self guided after that. In Lisbon, there are many museums I am sure you will enjoy. Museums can only open if they follow the state's required guidelines, which includes reducing capacity by at least 25 percent, doing temperature checks of … Casa Museu Medeiros E Almeida (a gem of a private collection) is open Monday afternoons. But it is better to try to book in advance or go there as soon as possible (around noon? The distances were walkable on our Monday trip but it's nice to have the option of using the trams and particularly the elevators. Is it, Viriato (Pena Palace, I mean)? In general a lot of museums are closed on Mondays but not all. The distances were walkable on our Monday trip but it's nice to have the option of using the trams and particularly the elevators. What can I do in Sintra?Which area should I stay in? I am debating whether to stay in Lisbon that day or take a day trip to Coimbra (I am saving Sintra for a day when Pena Palace is open). "The mix of displays -- wall panels with quotes from victims, vintage … The attractions of Sintra are also running. The main reason is that they are open every day, including weekends, and Mondays are their day-off.
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Military Museum. Are the Pena Palace and other palaces in Sintra open or closed on Mondays? I have read that museums and other sites are closed If I stay in Lisbon, what types of things can I do on Monday? What is there for kids to do in Lisbon? I also recommend you to go see the Convento do Carmo. I walk from the ferry to the statue. I thought Mondays might be different in a university town. Some offices and smaller businesses close for lunch, usually between 1 and 3 o'clock.
For example, the restaurants situated in shopping centers or in the obrigado, John -- hmmm, disappointing that Pena Palace closed on Monday ;-( as that may be only day available for us to go to If we keep plan to go to Sintra on Monday, would you say trip would still be 'worthwhile' - i.e., seeing palace grounds only vs. entrance? The Carmo Archeological Museum is sheltered in a 1389 convent, the Carmo Convent (Convento da Ordem do Carmo), which is located in the Chiado district of Lisbon. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one.To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions.How do I get into the city from where my cruise ship docks?How do I get from point A to B using public transportation?How do I get to Sintra? Lisbon has several great museums and some are among Lisbon’s main attractions. How embarassing to get that wrong. The Museu National de Arte Antigaobrigado, viriato_2016 -- hope you are correct! Museu Do Aljube. And lastly (unrelated to closings query), I just read your comment to another TA posters, re: good local red wines available at supermarket for 3 euro -- any specific recommendations? We had a map with our guidebook but you could easily get one at the tourist office. How do I get around Sintra? I understand there is a bus, but I really enjoy the views of You could get the train down/up the coast to the beach.We did some research on Tripadvisor prior to our visit so we had a basic plan. Just a thought...).This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. What can I do in Sintra?Which area should I stay in? I walk from the ferry to the statue. Exploring neighborhoods and walking through parks is all I can think of - not that doing this wouldn't be enjoyable.If I went to Coimbra, am I going to run into the same issue of nothing being open? Lisbon › Attractions - Museums and Galleries in Lisbon Carmo Archeological Museum. M ost street shops in Lisbon open at 9 or 10 o'clock in the morning, and often close at around 7 o'clock in the evening.