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Audio Guide Fado Museum

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Fado Museum

Audio guide Fado Museum in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Fado Museum telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Fado Museum:

  • 1
    Permanent Exhibition

    This permanent exhibition traces the history of Lisbon's urban song from its origins to the present day.

  • 2
    O Fado - José Malhoa

    José Malhoa's celebrated painting 'O Fado' stands as one of the most iconic depictions of Portuguese fado culture.

  • 3
    Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Collection

    A collection showcasing the ceramic works and caricatures of renowned Portuguese artist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, with a particular focus on pieces connected to the world of fado.

  • 4
    Digital Sound Archive

    Arquivo Sonoro Digital houses thousands of sound recordings spanning from the early 20th century onwards.

  • 5
    Postos de Consulta Interactiva

    Interactive stations documenting the history of Fado, where you can explore the biographies of hundreds of personalities linked to this distinctive Portuguese music form.

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Practical information

Alfama, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa, Portugal
Opening hoursTuesday: 10:00 - 18:00 Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00 Friday: 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
♿Wheelchair accessible
Official website+351 21 882 3470See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Exposición del tradicional fado con exposiciones audiovisuales, archivos y cafetería con conciertos.

— Google

Google Maps reviews of this place

Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.

M
Minoru Isaac

Es un museo que te deja muy sensible. Si quieren conocer esta música Portuguesa, como surgió y que significa, necesitan dedicarle tiempo y atención. Si ya están cansados física o mentalmente, recomiendo venir otro día. Es un museo para estar atento y receptivo. Dejar que la música te acompañe.

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Auroray JG

Muy interesante para conocer la historia del fado

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Mar Espinosa

Un museo bellísimo para conocer sobre la música que nació en la dictadora en Portugal. El fado es hermoso. La entrada al museo te incluye audioguia y hace que recorrido sea muy enriquecedor.

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