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Bacalhau Museum | Portugal’s 500-year tryst with codfish 

Unlike your usual museums, the Bacalhau Museum in Lisbon is dedicated to the history of codfish. Codfish has always been a staple of Portuguese cuisine, and the Bacalhau Museum pays a beautiful tribute to Portugal’s 500-year-old history with codfish.

Why visit the Bacalhau Museum?

Bacalhau Museum
  • A unique museum dedicated to codfish: Most museums are usually dedicated to history and artworks, but not the Bacalhau Museum! The Bacalhau Museum is a beautiful ode to Portugal’s 500-year-old history with codfish. 
  • A treasure trove of culture and history: Not only are codfish an integral part of Portuguese culture, but they are also a symbol of the identity of the country. Thus, the Bacalhau Museum is dedicated to sharing information and stories about their historic tradition of cod fishing. 
  • A place to learn epic stories about Portugal: Love listening to stories? Then check out the Bacalhau Museum, a museum that takes you on an epic journey about the discovery of Newfoundland and the adventure of cod fishing in frozen oceans. 
  • A place where technology meets tradition: The museum pairs the best technology available with the fantastic Portuguese tradition of cod fishing, and creates a learning space where Portuguese history and stories are shared with visitors via interactive exhibits. 

Explore Bacalhau Museum

Lisbon Story Center

Discover interesting information about the major events that shaped the history and culture of Lisbon, starting from pre-Roman times to the present day, at the Lisbon Story Center.

Rua August Arch

The Rua Augusta Arch is one of Lisbon’s architectural marvels. The viewpoint of the arch offers stunning panoramic views of the Baixa district and the Tagus River.

Plan your visit to the Bacalhau Museum

Timings for Bacalhau Museum

Daily: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Last entry: 6:00 PM.

Best time to visit: For a hassle-free and comfortable experience, plan to visit Bacalhau Museum during March, April, May, December, January, or February.

Colosseum

Address: Centro Interpretativo da História do Bacalhau, Praça do Comércio 78, Lisboa. Find on maps.

  • By subway: Blue line
    Nearest stop: Terreiro do Paço Station
  • By bus: 728, 732, 735, 736, 759, 760, 781, 782
    Nearest stop: Pç. Comércio
  • By tram: 12E, 28E
    Nearest stop: R. Conceição
Colosseum - facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Store
  • Ticket office
  • Washrooms
Colosseum Dress Code
  • You can upgrade your standard entry ticket for Bacalhau Museum to get entry access to the Lisbon Story Center and/or Rua Augusta Arch. 
  • Round off your visit at Bacalhau Museum with a visit to their on-site store where you can indulge in cod fish specialties, and even buy merchandise and literature related to the history of cod fishing. 
  • For unforgettable panoramic views of the Baixa district and the Tagus River, visit the viewpoint at Rua Augusta Arch. 
  • If you want to learn about the major events that shaped the history of Lisbon, spend some time at the Lisbon Story Center.  
Colosseum - eat
  • A Casa do Bacalhau: At Casa do Bacalhau, or the Codfish House, you can enjoy various codfish specialties and other Portuguese delicacies. The best part? It's only 4 km from Bacalhau Museum! 
  • Can the Can Lisboa: Can the Can Lisboa, which is only 14 m from Bacalhau Museum,  is an artistic restaurant that serves traditional Portuguese dishes and offers some great views of the surrounding areas. 
  • Solar do Bacalhau: The Solar do Bacalhau restaurant, which is 2.2 Km from Bacalhau Museum, is known for its delicious food, quick service, and great value for money. 
  • Laurentina: The Laurentina, which is 6.7 km from Bacalhau Museum, is a long-standing restaurant in Lisbon that pays homage to Portugal’s history of cod fishing through its cod specialties and other traditional Portuguese dishes. 

Beyond Bacalhau Museum

Oceanário de Lisboa

8 km from Bacalhau Museum, the Oceanário de Lisboa is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe. Around one million visitors visit the Oceanário de Lisboa every year.

Jerónimos Monastery

Located 8.2 km from Bacalhau Museum, the Jerónimos Monastery is a must-see attraction in Lisbon. The monastery is also the final resting place of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.

Belém Tower

8.7 km from Bacalhau Museum, Belém Tower was the ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. The tower was also the place for embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese sailors.

Frequently asked questions about Bacalhau Museum tickets

A standard entry ticket to Bacalhau Museum will cost you around €4.