National Museum of Natural History and Science, Lisbon

National Museum of Natural History and Science
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência
Façade of the National Museum of Natural History and Science, at Rua da Escola Politécnica, Lisbon
Map
LocationLisbon, Portugal
Coordinates38°45′19.65″N 9°9′41.26″W / 38.7554583°N 9.1614611°W / 38.7554583; -9.1614611
Websitewww.museus.ulisboa.pt/museu-nacional-de-historia-natural-e-da-ciencia

The National Museum of Natural History and Science in Lisbon, Portugal (Portuguese: Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência) is the country's main museum focusing on nature. The museum functions under the University of Lisbon.

Its rich collections, gathered over more than 250 years, span zoology, anthropology, geology and botany.

The museum has activities for the promotion of natural history and science awareness, with space for artistic exhibitions, conferences, debates, workshops and courses.