The House of Private Collections
MACAM, Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins, is exhibiting the collection of Portuguese modern art and contemporary art from Portugal and abroad that collector Armando Martins began in 1974, and which continues to grow.
In addition to the permanent exhibition of the collection, MACAM presents other temporary exhibitions of pieces from other private collections, alongside a parallel programme of conferences and meetings that promote reflection on the exhibitions.
This museum space takes on an innovative concept: The House of the Private Collections. A house where the private becomes public, to receive and present other private collections, but also to welcome visitors in every sense, including the most literal of the term.
MACAM HOTEL
The 5-star MACAM Hotel is the first hotel in Portugal to house works from its collection in its rooms and communal spaces.
A palace in the Art District
The museum is housed in an enormous 18th-century palace that has been restored and extended, located the centre of one of Lisbon’s main cultural and tourist areas, the Alcântara-Belém Art District.
An educational heritage
The palace has hosted educational institutions since the beginning of the 20th century, and MACAM continues this work. An innovative programme of public outreach is underway to raise awareness and stimulate the experience of discovery, enjoyment and knowledge through modern and contemporary art.
More spaces to explore
In addition to the various exhibition spaces, you'll find site-specific works installed in the building, garden, restaurant spaces, exclusive shop and the stunning, de-sacralised former chapel dedicated to the performing arts and literature. A wide-ranging offer that deserves your visit.
