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Banksy Lisbon visitor guide | Plan your visit

How to visit World of Banksy Lisbon

What’s the overall experience like? 

The World of Banksy in Lisbon is a self-guided indoor exhibition that unfolds across immersive rooms and themed sections. The visit is compact and easy to navigate, but its powerful visuals and messages reward unhurried exploration. While queues are generally manageable, timed entry helps keep galleries comfortable, especially during peak tourist months.

Navigating your way

This is a single-venue exhibition with a clear, linear flow, making navigation straightforward once you’re inside.

The museum has one main entrance through which you’ll enter. This is where your tickets are checked before you enter the first gallery. From there, you’ll follow a loosely guided path through recreated street settings, protest-themed rooms, and explanatory panels. The experience is mostly one-directional, though you can pause freely without backtracking. You’ll find plenty of signage along the way to guide you along, and offer much-needed context on most of the art inside.

How to make the most of your time

You can spend anywhere from an hour to two hours exploring the world of art across the museum.

  • Snapshot visit: If you don’t want to dive too deep into each piece, an hour is all you’ll need. You’ll start from the introductory gallery and then make your way through the murals and the protest rooms. 
  • Deep dive: Want to discover the context behind each piece? While you’ll follow the same path, you can take as much time as you need soaking in the meaning behind each piece, and reading what inspired Banksy to create it. 

Handy tips

  • Book tickets in advance: While you can enter anytime between 11am and 8pm, queues can be anywhere between 30-45 minutes long, especially over the weekends. Booking tickets in advance significantly cuts down on your waiting time.  
  • Visit early: Visiting the exhibition in the early hours of the day is the best way to avoid long queues, as crowds tend to build up post noon and in the evening. However, keep in mind that the last entry is one hour before closing time (7pm).
  • Carry your camera: You’re allowed to photograph the exhibits, so don’t forget to bring a fully charged phone or a camera along. However, keep in mind that the use of flash is prohibited.

Explore the World of Banksy in Lisbon

Gallery of Banksy's iconic works of art

Over 100 large-scale reproductions showcase Banksy’s most influential works, giving you an insight into his social commentary up close.

What to look out for: Girl with a Balloon, Flower Thrower, There Is Always Hope

Immersive multimedia rooms

Projection-led spaces add historical and emotional context, helping you understand where, why, and how Banksy’s works originally appeared.

What to look out for: Conflict-zone projections and documentary video sections

Thematic geographic zones

Curated rooms trace Banksy’s evolution across countries, revealing how different political and cultural landscapes shaped his artistic voice.

What to look out for: UK street art phase and works inspired by the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Interactive and educational spaces

Interpretive panels and interactive elements encourage you to reflect on the art, making complex ideas accessible even if you’re a first-time visitor.

What to look out for: Symbolism breakdown panel and audio commentary points

Narrative-led exhibition flow

Story-driven layouts connect artworks through themes of protest, power, and resistance, turning the visit into a cohesive socio-political journey.

What to look out for: Anti-war narrative and critiques of authority

Book World of Banksy tickets 

The best way to explore The World of Banksy in Lisbon is to book your entry tickets in advance.

  • Your tickets give you the flexibility to enter the venue at any time within its opening hours between 10am and 8pm, but last entry is restricted to an hour before closing time. 
  • Your tickets get you access to all the exhibits, so you don’t need separate tickets to access certain parts of the exhibition.

The best time to visit the World of Banksy in Lisbon 

Weekday vs weekend

Weekdays offer a calmer, more reflective experience, especially mornings between 10am and 12pm and early afternoons between 2pm and 4pm. Crowds build from late morning onward, with weekends drawing larger groups and tour traffic. Tuesdays to Thursdays feel noticeably quieter, while late-afternoon weekday slots tend to thin out after workday hours.

Peak season vs low season

The peak season runs from April to October, when Lisbon sees high tourist volumes and school holidays. The low season is generally between November and February, bringing lighter crowds and easier entry. As an indoor exhibition, it also suits visits during summer heat or rainy winter days.

Takeaway: Visit on a weekday morning for fewer crowds and a more immersive experience.

Where is The World of Banksy located?

Address: R. Viriato 25B, 1050-234 Lisboa, Portugal | Find on Google Maps

Closest landmark: The closest landmark to Museu Banksy is the Picoas Metro Station, located just 110 meters or a 1-minute walk away.

How to get there 

🚇 By public transport

  • By metro: Take the Blue or Yellow line to Marquês de Pombal station, then walk 6–8 minutes. 
  • By bus: Routes 702, 727, and 744 stop nearby.

🚗 By car

  • Follow signs toward central Lisbon and Marquês de Pombal. Paid street parking and nearby garages are available within a 5–10 minute walk.

Entrances

The primary entrance to the World of Banksy in Lisbon is at the main door of the exhibition space at Museu Banksy - Lisbon, located on Rua Viriato 25B in central Lisbon. This is where you’ll enter the exhibition space, and your tickets will be validated before you begin your self-guided tour.

Facilities available at Museu Banksy, Lisbon 

  • Cloakroom: The exhibition has a cloakroom where you can store baby strollers, luggage, backpacks, and any other material possessions for €1.
  • Souvenir shop: You’ll find a gift store at the end of the exhibition, where you can buy a wide variety of souvenirs. 

Accessibility at World of Banksy in Lisbon

Street art of a woman pushing a man into a freezer at the Banksy Museum in Lisbon.
  • Wheelchair accessibility: The entire exhibition is wheelchair accessible, making it easy for anyone with reduced mobility to experience the art on display.
  • Baby strollers: Unfortunately, baby strollers and prams are not allowed inside the exhibit. However, they can be stored at the cloakroom at the venue’s entrance. 
  • Minimum age: There’s no minimum age for visitors at the exhibition. In fact, children up to the age of 3 can enter the exhibition free of cost. 

Rules and restrictions 

  • Children under 16: Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 
  • Photography: You’re allowed to click pictures of the exhibits for personal and non-commercial use. The use of your camera’s flash, selfie sticks, and tripods is prohibited. 
  • Food & drinks: You’re not allowed to enter the premises with any food and drinks brought from outside. If you need to grab a bite, you can do so at the bar located in the exhibition’s lobby. 
  • Luggage and baby strollers: You’re not allowed to enter the premises with large backpacks, strollers, baby strollers, baby seats, or motorcycle helmets. You can store them in the cloakroom at the entrance if needed. 

Frequently asked questions about visiting World of Banksy Lisbon

Most visitors spend 1.5–2.5 hours exploring the exhibition at a comfortable pace. However, if you want to breeze through the exhibits without diving too deep into each work of art, you can also complete your visit in an hour.