National Costume Museum

National Costume Museum

The National Costume Museum is housed in a palace in Lisbon and primarily features a collection of garments, showcasing various Portuguese clothing from the 14th to the 19th century, with prominence given to royal attire from the 18th to the 19th century. The museum narrates the origins of clothing and the development of the textile industry, as well as related techniques such as dyeing and weaving.

The museum houses a collection of over 33,000 items, including a wide variety of costumes and accessories. Stepping into the museum is like entering a grand fashion exhibition hall, where the colorful garments are a feast for the eyes and hard to resist. Each item in the collection has its own history and story, representing different ethnic groups and the profound cultures embedded within them, leaving visitors in awe of the boundless creativity of the designers.

National Museum of Costume and Fashion

Must-visit reason: Portugal’s most important costume museum

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Portugal[Portugal]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Lisbon District [Lisbon District]

City where the attraction is located: Lisbon [Lisbon]