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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Rua Doutor Nicolau Bettencourt, Lisboa, Lisboa

Description

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in is a private art collection spanning several periods and geographies including classical antiquity (Greco-Roman, Near East and Nile Valley), Armenian, Mesopotamian and Persian Art, European paintings from the 15th century up to the Impressionist movement, Sculpture and Decorative Arts, and Lalique jewellery. The museum is surrounded by woods, laws and wetlands.

Access & Transport

The museum in in the northern part of Lisbon, about 3km from the city centre. The São Sebastião (blue and red lines) and Praça de Espanha (blue line) metro stations are both a 5mins walk away. Buses 716, 726, 756 stop in front of the building on Av. de Berna, and buses 726 and 746 on Av. António Augusto de Aguiar.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining his activity with a visit of the Park Eduardo VII

Meta review

The museum is rated as one of the best in Lisbon by travel guides and online review portals alike. Visitors enjoy the sense of space, some of the truly remarkable items on display, and the delightful grounds and garden. There seems to be a consensus that the eclectic collections do not quite gel together and represented a collector's personal taste rather than a curated permanent collection, but this does not detract too much from the overall interest. Some comments that there should be more info provided for each piece.

Environmental & Social

The Foundation does some real social work with sustainability as a core precept. No environmental data on the building though (consumes electricity and was purposely built). Helps spread the arts and the outdoor gardens are open to the public

Conclusion

The CGM is easily one of the top activities in Lisbon for art lovers and generally those keen on cultural activities. It is wide in scope which provides the opportunity to explore new themes, medium, and styles.

Key positive

Some excellent quality artwork and decorative pieces

Attractive building design and outdoors

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Children under 14 will not be very interested

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on Easter Sunday, 01 May, 24/25 Dec, 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday -

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€8.5
Adult
30 - 64
€10
Teen & Young
12 - 29
€5
Child
3 - 11
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for permanent collection + temporary exhibitions is 12€

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