Undulating white building by Amanda Levete on the Belém waterfront, housing contemporary art and design exhibitions. The rooftop walkway is free and delivers river views. Architecture rivals the exhibitions.
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Walk the rooftop ramp (free access) for Tejo views and to experience the building's form. The interior exhibitions vary in quality — check what is showing before paying. The adjacent Power Station (Central Tejo) is part of the complex and worth visiting for industrial architecture.
Late afternoon for light on the white facade and river. The rooftop is accessible during museum hours even without a ticket. Combine with Belém monuments and pasteis for a full riverside day.
Opened in 2016, designed by British architect Amanda Levete. The building's form is meant to suggest a wave or geological formation. The EDP Foundation operates the museum with a focus on art, architecture, and technology intersections. The historic Central Tejo power station next door (1908) contrasts dramatically with the contemporary structure. Exhibitions are hit or miss, but the building and riverside location are consistently excellent. The rooftop is one of Lisbon's best free architectural experiences.