Hangar

Hangar is an artist residency program and exhibition space in Lisbon's Intendente neighborhood, housed in an industrial-style building on Rua Damasceno Monteiro. The 4.3 rating reflects a space that's valued by the arts community and families who stumble across it.

The exhibitions change regularly and vary widely — video installation, sculpture, painting, performance-based work. The residency format means you might catch artists actually working in the space, which adds a behind-the-scenes element kids find interesting.

For families, Hangar works best as a short cultural stop for older kids and teens. The contemporary/experimental nature of the work doesn't always land with younger children, but curious 8+ year olds often find something to engage with. Open Thursday through Saturday, afternoons only.

Intendente is one of the more interesting Lisbon neighborhoods to walk around — mix of traditional and contemporary, with good coffee and some decent lunch spots nearby.