We are located in Lisbon, in Campo Grande, and our work is devoted to the study, conservation and promotion of the work of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro.
Artist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (1846-1905) was famous for his multifaceted work: drawing, illustration, painting, periodicals, ceramics and interior decoration. In our museum, you can admire some of his finest works and get to know the iconic character of Zé Povinho or the ceramics he created at the factory in Caldas da Rainha. We have a permanent exhibition in the main building, complemented by medium- and short-term exhibitions, in the Temporary Exhibition Gallery and the Sala da Paródia (Parody Room). We also offer a regular selection of activities aimed at various audiences, more information about which can be found on this website: courses, workshops, guided tours and conversation cycles.
To get to the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum on public transport, you can take the Metro (Green and Yellow lines to Campo Grande station) or use the Carris bus network. There is a bus stop just outside the Museum (bus numbers 701, 717, 736, 750, 755, 767, 798 + 206, 207). The bus stop is 30 metres away and Campo Grande metro station is 800 metres away. The journey from the Metro station is uneven and involves crossing various streets. A good point of reference for getting here is the Universidade Lusófona de Lisboa, which is right next door to the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum. If you prefer, contact the Museum on (+351) 215 818 540 and ask for a member of the team to come to meet you, either at Campo Grande station or at the bus stop.
The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum has remodelled its spaces in order to make them accessible. The Museum is entered via a ramp and access to the permanent exhibition on the ground floor is wide and has no stairs. The upper floor can be accessed via elevator. The entrance to the Sala da Paródia has three steps and no ramp.
Example of tactile material in a drawing by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, dating from 1898. It is a costume for the play ‘Formigas e Formigueiros’ (Ants and Anthills) by Eduardo Schwalbach, which was shown in the Teatro da Rua dos Condes, in 1898.
We are also working to make our content more accessible and we have various ceramic pieces that can be handled. We will soon be able to provide accessible tours, with audio description and Portuguese Sign Language.
We are ready and willing to develop new projects in cooperation with visiting groups and to reflect on our accessibility conditions. We are grateful for any contributions that allow us to improve the accessibility of this museum, as we aim to meet the access needs of every visitor.
Above all, we hope you enjoy yourself with Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro and that you will always want to return.