The palace grounds were once the private estate of the Marquises of Angeja.
The collection includes the personal wardrobe of several members of the Portuguese royal family.
The park surrounding the museum is a protected botanical site featuring rare tree species.
The museum organizes rotating temporary exhibitions to protect delicate fabrics from prolonged light exposure.
The National Costume Museum is housed within the 18th-century Palace of Angeja-Palmela in the Lumiar district of Lisbon. The museum holds a collection of over 33,000 items, including garments, accessories, and royal attire dating from the 18th century to the present day. Its exhibitions focus on the evolution of Portuguese fashion, social status, and textile craftsmanship. The property features extensive 11-hectare botanical gardens known as the Monteiro-Mor Park, which houses both this museum and the National Theater and Dance Museum. The palace retains original architectural features including azulejo tile work and ornate ceiling frescoes. It serves as a study center for the history of Portuguese costume and textile arts.
The palace's grand staircase and the exterior garden path lined with historic trees.
Allow extra time to walk through the Monteiro-Mor park as it is a significant part of the estate.
Bring a light sweater as the palace interior can be cooler than the outdoor temperature during spring.
Check the museum's temporary exhibition schedule online before arriving, as thematic displays change frequently.
Do not mistake the Costume Museum entrance for the adjacent National Theater and Dance Museum entrance.
Closed on Mondays and major public holidays.
Photography without flash is permitted; do not touch the textile exhibits.
