The National Museum of Music holds one of the richest European collections of musical instruments from the 16th to the 21st century, representing a wide range of musical practices, with some pieces classified as “national treasures.” Operating since 1994 at the Alto dos Moinhos metro station in Lisbon, the museum closed to the public on October 1, 2023, marking the beginning of its relocation to the north wing of the Royal Building of Mafra. The new space, scheduled to open in 2025.
