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Museu de São Roque

Lisbon, Portugal

Icons on Display in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Portugal // Christian Art & Architecture· Lisbon Portugal· museums & galleries Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

The Museu de São Roque is housed immediately adjacent to Lisbon’s impressive Igreja de São Roque.

The core of the museum is divided into five permanent exhibits.

History of Igreja de São Roque

This section displays 16th-century art and artifacts related to the life and legend of Sao Roque (St Roch), best known concerning protection from the plaque. There are also artifacts relating to the original chapel on the site that predated the current church.

Chapel of Saint John the Baptist

With its endlessly ornate Baroque decoration, the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist, is a highlight of the church next door. Artifacts in this exhibit include models of the chapel, an alternate front altar, and various ceremonial items used in the chapel at one time or another.

Society of Jesus

The Igreja de São Roque played a very influential role as Portugal’s first Jesuit church and one of the first in Christendom. This section of the museum documents the Society’s two hundred years at the church. It’s divided into several sections, including iconography and liturgical items.

Oriental Art

This exhibition focuses on art collected since the arrival of Vasco da Gama in India in 1498. It’s grouped by geographical area. The church’s Jesuits collected most of the items originally.

Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lisboa

This small exhibit focuses on historical artifacts of the Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lisboa, or Holy House of Mercy, an independent charity established by Queen Leanor of Portugal in 1498. It is reputed to be the oldest working NGO in the world.

Photos from the Museu de São Roque

Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Gold Mirrors on Display at the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Icons on Display in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Exhibit Room in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Paintings in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Icons on Display in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Icons on Display in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Paintings in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Icons on Display in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Exhibit Room in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Icons on Display in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

Paintings in the Museu de Sao Roque in Lisbon Portugal

I have more photos from Museu de São Roque here.

What To Know Before You Go

  • The museum and church are in the Bairro Alto neighborhood at Largo Trindade Coelho.
  • The museum is attached to the Igreja de São Roque, and you can enter directly from a door in the side of the church’s nave or through a front entrance onto the square out the front.
  • There is a model entry fee for the museum (not for the church) of 2.50 € for general admission. It’s free entry on Sundays before 2 pm. (More details)
  • Guided tours are available by appointment. Email the Museum in advance at [email protected] to arrange one.

Opening times:

  • April to September: Monday, 2 pm to 7 pm / Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm / slightly extended hours on Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm.
  • October to March: Monday, 2 pm to 6 pm / Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
  • Closed: January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, and December 25
  • Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.

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Travel Advice for Portugal

You can find the latest U.S. Department of State travel advisories and information for Portugal (such as entry visa requirements and vaccination requirements) here.

The British and Australian governments offer their own country-specific travel information. You can find the British Government's travel advice for Portugal here and the Australian Government's here.

Health & Vaccinations

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      # Christian Art & Architecture
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I’m based in Washington, DC.

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David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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