Chinese porcelain and contemporary art in Sintra
Albuquerque Foundation
Discover an internationally significant collection of Chinese export porcelain and a space dedicated to the dialogue between ceramics, contemporary art, architecture and landscape, just outside historic Sintra.
The finest collection of Chinese export porcelain in Portugal — and undoubtedly one of the finest collections in the world — comprises more than 2,600 pieces focused on the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties and is located at the Albuquerque Foundation, at the entrance of Sintra. The Foundation’s spectacular space, spread over 12,000 m², recently inaugurated and restored by the famous Bernardes architecture studio, also features an ambitious programme of Portuguese and international contemporary art exhibitions dedicated to ceramics, a shop for local artist-made ceramics, a restaurant with stunning views, an artist-in-residence programme, and various workshops and activities dedicated to this field. A project of the patron and collector Renato de Albuquerque and a mandatory stop for anyone visiting Lisbon and its surroundings.
What’s included
- Access to the Albuquerque Collection of Chinese Ceramics
- Access to the contemporary art exhibitions
- Access to the specialised library
- Access to the artist ceramics shop
- Access to the gardens
- Access to the café and terrace at Restaurante Albú
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
The Albuquerque Foundation is closed on Mondays.
The Foundation is normally open on public holidays, except Mondays and 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Any changes to opening hours will be communicated through the Foundation’s social media channels.
Suggestions
Enjoy a meal or take a break at Restaurante Albú, located within the Foundation, during your visit.
Getting there
Address
Albuquerque Foundation Rua António dos Reis, 189 2710-302 Sintra, Portugal
Public transport
From Lisbon, take the train to Portela de Sintra station, then take bus 1623 (Cascais – Terminal) or 1629 (Estoril) to the Rua António dos Reis, 124 stop.
By car
The Albuquerque Foundation has paid parking for up to 25 vehicles.
The drive from Lisbon to the Foundation takes approximately 35 minutes.
Paid parking: Rua dos Ourives, n.º 30 2710-144 Sintra, Portugal
Additional information
The Foundation has accessible entrances, ramps, lifts and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Accessible parking spaces are available near the entrance. Children under 14 years of age may not enter the Foundation unaccompanied