International Conference 17–19 October, 2025
Mafra, Portugal
Attending
Registration
Presenter Pass — Early Bird (until 31 Aug)
€80
Acess to all conference sessions, delegate materials, participation certificate, coffee-breaks and museum exhibition.
Presenter Pass (until 14 Out)
€100
Acess to all conference sessions, delegate materials, participation certificate, coffee-breaks and museum exhibition.
Presenter Pass Student — Early Bird (until 31 Aug)
€60*
Acess to all conference sessions, delegate materials, participation certificate, coffee-breaks and museum exhibition.
Presenter Pass Student (until 14 Oct)
€80*
Acess to all conference sessions, delegate materials, participation certificate, coffee-breaks and museum exhibition.
Audience Pass
€40
Acess to all conference sessions, delegate materials, participation certificate, coffee-breaks and museum exhibition.
Audience Free Entry
Only access to the conference rooms, if places are available.
*To qualify for the student rate, you must be currently enrolled in full- or part-time studies. Please provide proof of student status during registration (e.g. upload image of valid student card in registration form).
Venue
The Sound in Museums 2025 conference will take place in the National Museum of Music, Mafra.

The National Museum of Music holds one of the Europe’s richest collections of musical instruments from the 16th to 21st centuries, with some pieces designated as “national treasures”. With its origins dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, the museum is now being relocated to the Royal Building of Mafra. This renewed museum leverages digital innovations to engage modern audiences, blending historical information with multimedia, interactive displays, and 3D reconstructions.

How to get there
museu da musica

The National Museum of Music is located 34.5 km from Lisbon Airport, about 28 minutes by car and approximately one hour by public transport (metro + bus).

Airport Metro station: Red line (Alameda) > Green line (Campo Grande) €0,50 (card) + €1,47 (1 travel) + Campo Grande bus station: 2802 (Mafra Terminal) + 2803 (Ericeira Terminal) €4,50.

Taking an Uber from Lisbon Airport to Mafra will cost about €25. By public transport (metro + bus) it will cost about €6,50.

The municipality of Mafra is part of the public transport network of Carris Metropolitana, which covers the entire metropolitan area of Lisbon. For more informations about tickets and schedules please visit Navegante and Carris Metropolitana.

Royal Building of Mafra, Terreiro D. João V, 2640 Mafra
Accomodation
We have partnered with accommodations to offer special conditions for conference participants.
Mafra
Mafra Hotel ***
Av. 25 de Abril
 2640-456 Mafra

+351) 261 816 050
info@mafrahotel.com

www.mafrahotel.com

Walking distance to the museum. Accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Pousada de Mafra — Palácio dos Marqueses
Rua do Castelo
 2640-468 Mafra

(+351) 924 005 499
info@palaciodosmarqueses.pt

Walking distance to the museum.

Ericeira (a seaside village, within 10 minutes by car)
Residencial Fortunato ***
Rua Doutor Eduardo Burnay 45 
2655-368 Ericeira

+351) 261 862 829
geral@residencialfortunato.pt

www.residencialfortunato.pt

Vinnus Guest House ***
Rua Prudêncio Franco da Trindade 19 - 1º
2655-344 Ericeira

(+351) 261 866 933 / (+351) 965 744 283 info@vinnusguesthouse.com

www.vinnusguesthouse.com

WOT Ericeira (hotel)
Travessa do Espírito Santo 1 
2655-275 Ericeira

+351) 261 862 665
sales@wotels.com

www.wotels.com

Accessible to people with reduced mobility.

WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel (hostel)
Rua das Lombas 37
2665-431 Ericeira

(+351) 261 243 256 
sales@wotels.com

www.wotels.com

WOT Ericeira Lodge (guesthouse)
Rua Mendes Leal 8
2655-305 Ericeira

(+351) 924 041 130 
sales@wotels.com

www.wotels.com

WOT facilities offer special conditions for participants and attendees. You will receive more information about special conditions when submitting your registration form.

For more accommodation options please visit www.cm-mafra.pt.

Other suggestions
Airbnb

Great for finding cozy cottages, rural farm stays, or modern apartments, ideal for groups or longer stays.

Booking.com

Offers a mix of guesthouses, boutique stays, and charming bed & breakfasts in the Mafra area.