Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Outstanding collection from the East and the West
- Great paintings from Rembrandt to Degas
- Lush gardens with water features
Time required: 120 minutes
Phone: +351 21 782 3000
Web site: http://www.museu.gulbenk...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Sunday: | 10am - 5:45pm |
| Monday: | Closed |
| January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 and Dec. 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 4 € |
| Under 12: | Free |
| Sundays: | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line Blue: S. Sebastiao station
Address: Av. de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisbon
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Things you need to know:
- Gulbenkian Museum is one of the finest art museums in the world
- Calouste Gulbenkian was an armanian oil magnate, one of the wealthiest man of the 20th century, and art collector. He amassed the museum's masterpieces
- He was born (1869) in what is now Istanbul. In his later years he settled down in Portugal. Prior to his death (1955) Gulbenkian donated this collection to the country
- The museum appeals to wide tastes. Its collection includes items from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Asian, and European art
- The European section features Rembrandts, Rubens, Monets, Van Dycks, Renoirs, Rousseaus, Manets, and Degas
- Being Gulbenkian's special interest, the Easter Islamic collection with hand-painted ceramics, glazed tiles, prayer niches and mosque lamps is particularly outstanding
What to do there:
- Discover the treasures of the museum from collection to collection
- Pay particular attention to the Eastern Islamic art collection which is particularly outstanding
- Head to the gardens which are a lush mix of greenery, water features, and some superb sculptures
Tips & Insights:
- The admission to the museum is free every Sunday
- Discount with Lisboa Card
