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Museu Nacional dos Coches
One of the most popular museums of Portugal, the National Coach Museum exhibits a unique world-class collection of royal horse-drawn carriages from the 17th to the 19th centuries along with clothing, accessories, tack and uniforms.
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque. Tel: 21 361 0850. Open 10:00 - 18:00 Tuesdays to Sunday. Closed 1 January, 1 May, Easter Sunday and 25 December.
Museu da Carris
This Public Transportation Museum opened by state-owned transportation company Carris is a fascinating insight into transportation services in Lisbon over the ages, including documents, artefacts and transport vehicles ranging from horse-drawn carriages to trams and buses.
Rua 1º de Maio 103. Tel: 21 361 3087. Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
Museu de Marinha
Located in Belém with a beautiful view of Tagus River, the Naval Museum displays collections of historical maps, boats, model ships, charts and instruments related to the Portuguese Navy and Merchant Navy from the Golden Age of Discoveries to the present.
Praça do Império. Tel: 21 362 00 19. Open 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday to Fridays in winter and until 18:00 in summer.
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