FADO

The Museu do Fado in Lisbon is dedicated to fado, Portugal's signature musical style, and is located in the Alfama, a historic neighborhood of the city. The museum is housed in a converted pumping station from 1868 that originally supplied drinking water. Since opening in 1998, it has featured a permanent exhibition of instruments, sheet music, posters, clothing, and records, as well as works by well-known artists. You can also visit temporary exhibitions, attend events in an auditorium, or take guitar classes. The building also houses a documentation center and rehearsal rooms. A museum shop and a café round out the offerings, and both can be visited without a ticket.