Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Type
Art & Museum
Opening Hours
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Sunday to Friday: 10AM – 6PM
Saturday: 10AM – 9PM
Tuesday: Closed
CAM – Modern Art Centre
Sunday to Friday: 10AM – 6PM
Saturday: 10AM – 9PM
Tuesday: Closed
Gulbenkian Garden
7AM – 9PM
Distance to the Port
20 to 25 Min – Drive
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is one of Lisbon's most prestigious cultural institutions, created from the personal collection of the Armenian philanthropist Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian.
Opened in 1969, it brings together artworks from different periods and regions, from Ancient Egypt to twentieth century European art, reflecting the collector's refined taste. Divided between the Founder's Collection and the Modern Collection, the museum has become an international reference for the quality of its holdings and for the harmonious way it integrates art, architecture and nature.
Surrounded by extensive gardens designed by landscape architects Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles and António Viana Barreto, conceived as a true refuge in the heart of the city, the outdoor areas of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation invite leisurely walks among lakes, shaded paths and quiet resting spots. The gardens remain open until 9 p.m., allowing visitors to enjoy their tranquil atmosphere into the early evening.
At the heart of this landscape stands the main building of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, designed by architects Alberto Pessoa, Pedro Cid and Ruy Jervis d'Athouguia. Home to one of Portugal's most significant art collections, the museum offers a serene and contemplative setting where visitors can explore masterpieces spanning millennia.
A short walk away lies the Centre for Modern Art, originally designed by Sir Leslie Martin and later transformed through a comprehensive renovation by Kengo Kuma & Associates and OODA, with landscape design by Vladimir Djurovic. With new galleries, expanded spaces and an updated programme, the CAM presents a dynamic platform for modern and contemporary artistic expression.
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