MUSEU CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN

The Museu Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon offers a unique opportunity to experience the history, art, and culture of Portugal. Located in the posh Avenida da Liberdade in the city centre, the magnificent museum of world-renowned Portuguese collector, Calouste Gulbenkian is an absolute must-see for any visitor interested in art, history and Portuguese culture

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, located in Lisbon, is one of the world’s largest museums for art and culture. Inside, visitors can discover a vast collection of rare pieces from all around the world. It was established in 1957 as a result of Mr. Calouste Gulbenkian's range of sources and activities and reflects civilization that originated in the most ancient times.

This incredible place houses more than 6500 pieces, including Oriental, Mesopotamian and Egyptian artefacts; Prehistoric, Greek and Roman objects; fine jewellery from all over Europe and paintings from the 13th - 19th centuries.

The museum also showcases works by great European masters such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya or Velázquez among others. Furthermore, it displays various decorative arts items like porcelain, glassware or furniture that have been opened for public view just recently. Thanks to its wealth of knowledge contained within its physical walls Museu Calouste Gulbenkian has become one of important Lisbon tourist attractions .

Highlights

• Visitors can admire the magnificent collection of priceless art and artefacts dating from ancient times to modern day
• The vast collections within the museum encompass a broad range of themes and disciplines, including archaeological finds, Islamic ceramics, sculpture, and painting.
• Visitors can also explore an extensive library at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian that specialises in rare books from Europe, North Africa and Asia
• The main building itself is built in beautiful Neoclassical style – ideal for making a stylish entrance for visitors! 
• The iconic Museum Calouste Gulbenkian is guaranteed to provide visitors with hours of fascinating discoveries – no matter how many times you visit!