About Museum of the Orient

The museum houses oriental art and the chronicle's Portugal's presence in Asia and far east. The exhibition is displayed on two levels segregated into several different core areas of art such as oriental, Chinese art and individual art forms displayed under spotlights that add a sparkling brightness to the artworks. It depicts the cultural and trade links between India, Portugal, Japan, Myanmar, Macau, and Timor. The teak door dating back to the 17th Century astonished with iron and bronze. The hall on the first floor dazzles with artifacts such as the Namban screen representing Portuguese mariners having disembarked from the Kurofune. It is well depicted by the suspended boat shaped cradle carved with golden oriental wood, cane, and iron. An appealing and eye-catching display of Chinese Ming and Qing dynasty terracotta figurines. The quirky collection of Chinese snuff boxes and silver alloy bracelets from Timor.

Must See

  • Chinese screens and Ming porcelain
  • Carved umbilical cord knives
  • Diving conch 
  • Suspended boat shaped cradle

How to reach

By Bus: 706,12,713,714, 3.9 km via Av. Infante Santo 1.8 Euros bus fare to reach the place

By Metro: Tram 12,3.9 km via Av. Infante Santo 1.95 Euros metro fare.

Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • Stay hydrated as you may get exhausted while walking
  • Explore various arts and artifacts
  • Talk softly as it may disturb others
  • Refrain from drinking alcohol or smoking
  • Refrain from contaminating the surroundings 
  • Do not touch any of the items displayed

Visit Time

Sunday:10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: 6 Euros

Children: 2 Euros, 6-12 years

Children below 5 years: Free

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 24.38°C

 

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