Accessibility
Warnings and recommendations
Last entry 30 minutes before closing time
Access to the Museum requires passing through security screening
All areas of the Museum are equipped with CCTV cameras
Animals (with the exception of guide dogs) are not allowed into the Museum
The programme may be changed without prior notice, due to unforeseen circumstances
Some activities and courses imply advance booking and a minimum number of participants.
Activities are adjusted to the characteristics of the group, depending on prior indication of the purpose of the tour
The Money Museum reserves the right to photograph the activities for internal use and for the purpose of communication
Recommendations:
• Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times
• Those responsible for and accompanying the group must remain close to the group at all times
• Visitors are asked to set mobile phones or other equipment to silent in the exhibition rooms
The following are not allowed into the Museum:
• Large backpacks, bags, umbrellas or other objects are not allowed into the Museum (storage lockers are available in the reception)
• Eating and drinking (including bottled water) are not allowed in the Museum, except in the Café
• Flash photography
• Filming or photographing CCTV cameras and/or staff are not allowed
Free admission
Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last entrance 30 minutes before the closing of the exhibitions
The Museum is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 24 and 25 December
Guided tours and activities requiring advance booking may be booked through the following contacts:
Telephone: + 351 213 213 240
Email: info@museudodinheiro.pt
An accessible museum
The Money Museum and the Interpretation Centre of King Dinis' Wall aim to be inclusive spaces, providing all visitors physical, sensory and intellectual access to the collection's contents, through immersive museography adjusted to everyone.
Our goal is to incorporate the differences and provide a range of integrated, accessible, safe, comfortable and welcoming spaces, as well as useful knowledge and unique and unforgettable experiences for all our visitors.
How to book a visit/activity
Useful information to be provided when booking a group activity
• Designation of the visit / activity
• Preferred day and time
• Number of participants
• Subject area, age group and/or overall purpose of the visit
• Particulars, such as visitors with special needs within the group
• Contact details of the institution and of the person responsible for the group (cell mobile phone and email address)
After booking, confirmation will be sent via e-mail
Tour and activities preparation
• Written information to prepare the visit
• Preparatory visits for tourist guides, teachers and other intermediaries
Free access resources for all
Safe individual lockers for personal belongings
Wheelchairs
Individual seat sticks
Interpretation leaflets
Wheelchair-accessible male and female toilets, equipped with baby-changing facilities
Resting areas
Low mobility access
Wide access areas
Lift and/or lifting platforms provide access to the upper floors and/or the Wall
Ramps were used in steps or architectural barriers
Optional autonomous or personalized tour, individually or in group
Blind or visually impaired visitors
Tactile plan*
Guide dogs allowed
Large print support material, in Braille and high-relief*
Tactile experiences (replicas, scale models, objects to touch)*
Audio guide (in Portuguese)*
Multimedia information with image and subtitle amplification and high contrast*
*Available in 2020
Deaf and hearing-impaired visitors
Video guide in Portuguese sign language*
Subtitled multimedia posts*
*Available in 2020
Mentally handicapped visitors
Guided tours, games and other tailor-made educational activities*
Tactile experiences (replicas, scale models, objects to touch)*
*Available in 2020
Children and families
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Area for pushchairs.
Baby changing facilities.
Schools and groups
The Money Museum wishes to provide a great learning and leisure experience without unnecessary interference. The accompanying adult(s) must remain with the group throughout the activity and are responsible for the participants' vigilance and behavior. Failure to observe this norm may result in interruption of activity.
Waiting areas for groups / meeting points
Explanation leaflets
Guided tours, games and other tailor-made educational activities
Foreign visitors
Exhibition contents in English
Supporting material printed in English and French