Lisbon · Avenidas Novas
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
A private collection of art from Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Islamic world, Europe and Asia, shown in a calm modern building with a garden.
- 3 h
- €16
- Booking: not needed
- Avenidas Novas
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Calouste Gulbenkian was an oil businessman who lived in Lisbon at the end of his life, and his collection became the museum when the foundation opened it in 1969. The rooms run in order from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia through the Islamic world and the Far East to European painting, sculpture and jewellery. The collection is moderate in size, so a visit can be done properly in a couple of hours.
What to look for
- The René Lalique jewellery room
- Islamic ceramics, carpets and manuscripts
- Egyptian and Greco-Roman pieces
- The garden around the building
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–9:00 pm | last entry 8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
Closed on Tuesday. Open until 21:00 on Saturday. Also closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 and 25 December. The garden is free and open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Source: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €16. The museum ticket on the official page includes the CAM collection of modern art. Entry is free from 14:00 on Sundays.
Getting there
Praça de Espanha (Blue line) and São Sebastião (Blue and Red lines) are both about five minutes on foot from the entrance.
Tip
A good choice for a rainy afternoon, or for a late Saturday visit.