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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Tickets & Tours

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Located amid the lush greenery of the Gulbenkian gardens is the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, a treasure of monumental artwork from several historical periods. The Founder's Collection of the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian is renowned for its exceptional quality, range, features, and harmonious mix of Western and Eastern art, including Old Master paintings, Egyptian artifacts, and Impressionist works. The artistic excellence and refined aesthetic sense of the founder, Calouste Gulbenkian, are reflected through the collection's artworks.

If you are searching for information regarding the Gulbenkian Museum tickets, here is some essential information about the museum tickets.

Gulbenkian Museum Ticket Option Explained

Gulbenkian Museum Tickets - Ticket options explained

The Gulbenkian museum draws art enthusiasts from around the world with its collection of works from the early 20th century. Entry Tickets to Calouste Gulbenkian Museum allow you to avoid the long queues at the ticket counter and book the tickets online with instant confirmation. With this ticket, you can explore the museum at your own pace. All you have to do is to display the voucher along with a valid ID card at the entrance.

What is the Best Way to Book Gulbenkian Museum Tickets?

Purchasing your Gulbenkian Museum tickets online is the best option. By booking the tickets online, you’ll be able to confirm them in advance and take advantage of fantastic deals. The online mode of purchase also lets you save time to a great extent.

Discounts: Booking entry tickets online opens doors to unmatchable discounts and combo options.
Convenience: By booking your tickets online, you can avoid standing in lengthy lines, and avail the customer care service 24/7.
Advance Booking: Online ticket booking lets you confirm your tickets in advance, thus avoiding any last-minute mishaps such as tickets being sold out.

Which Gulbenkian Museum Tickets Should You Choose?

If you wish to explore the artworks in the museum within your budget, booking entry tickets to the museum online is the best option. With this option, you can access the museum by displaying the mobile ticket at the attraction, listening to the audio guide available in various languages, and exploring the museum at your own pace, all under €10.

Why Visit Gulbenkian Museum?

The Museum's collection, which Calouste Gulbenkian gathered throughout his life, is regarded as one of the most significant private collections in the world.
Exhibits from several categories, including works from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greco-Roman, Armenian, and many more regions are displayed here.
One of Portugal's most famous modern gardens, open all year long, surrounds the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
The Modern Collection, which houses the best and most comprehensive collections of contemporary and modern Portuguese art, is another main component of the museum.

Highlights of the Gulbenkian Museum

Egyptian Art

Egyptian art collection emphasizes the creative time from the Old Empire to the Roman Era, the phases that most significantly shaped Egyptian civilization. Among the collection's notable pieces are the Statuette of Hapi, the Head of Nubia, the Cosmetic Spoon, the Funerary Statue, Cat with Kittens, etc.

Greco-Roman Art

One of the most notable parts of the museum, Greco-Roman Art is the astonishing collection of Greek coins and medallions, along with sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and gems, all that were part of the treasure discovered in Abuquir, Egypt in 1902. Some items in the collection include the Greek Vase, Aboukir ‘Medallion’, Roman Gem, etc.

Eastern-Islamic Art

The collection is an existing example of Calesto Gulbenkian’s interest in Eastern-Islamic art. The group includes artistic output from Persia, Syria, Turkey, the Caucasus, and India from the 12th to the 18th century. Deep Plate and Cushion Cover from Turkey, The Game of Polo from Persia, etc., are the major items in the collection.

Armenian Art

The majority of this tiny collection is made up of illuminated manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries that include the liturgical gospels, demonstrating the collector's intense interest in his Armenian heritage. Bowls from Turkey, an illuminated Bible from Istanbul, etc., are some major attractions.

Paintings

A beautiful collection that showcases the paintings that represent the bygone centuries. Work by masters like Rubens and Rembrandt exemplifies the primary hubs of artistic creation from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Likewise, the artwork of Fragonard and Guardi represents the 18th century, and the 19th century is represented by the works of Turner, Manet, Degas, Renoir, and Monet.

Sculptures

Sculptures that date from the Middle Ages through the 19th century are exhibited in this collection. The works of Jean de Liège, Pigalle, Andrea Della Robbia, Carpeaux, Houdon, and Rodin are the most popular ones among the group. A substantial collection of Renaissance medals are also included in the exhibition.

Decorative Arts

Italian and Flemish tapestries from the sixteenth century serve as the introduction to the European decorative arts section. Gobelins and Aubusson tapestries, exquisite furniture sets, as well as silver and gold objects, are some examples of outstanding 18th-century French creations here.

Art of Book

Many illuminated manuscripts, paperback books, and bindings created between the 12th century and the early 20th century are included in this collection of works. The books from Calouste Gulbenkian's library are displayed periodically and this includes valuable and rare editions as well.

René Lalique

René Lalique's (1860-1945) extensive and extraordinary collection of gems and other items is a real visual treat. Among all, the glasses collection stands out, because of its excellent craftsmanship and homogeneity. ‘Female figure’ choker plaque, Gorgons Vase, etc. are some of the notable exhibits from the collection.

Plan Your Visit to The Gulbenkian Museum

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Gulbenkian Museum Tickets- Opening Hours

The Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Tuesdays.
The Museum is also closed on the first of January, Easter Sunday, the first of May, and the 24th and 25th of December.

Where is the Gulbenkian Museum located?

Address: Av. de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Portugal [Find on maps]

The Gulbenkian Museum is located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is situated in the western part of the city, near several other popular attractions. The museum is adjacent to the Jardim Botânico da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, a beautiful botanical garden that is also part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Getting to the Gulbenkian Museum by Public Transport

If you are coming by the Metro, São Sebastião and Praça de Espanha are the nearest stations.
If coming by Bus, Av. de Bern, Av. António Augusto de Aguiar, are the closest stops.
If you are coming by Train, Entrecampos station is the nearest station.

Throughout its operating hours, the Museum provides a free locker facility to keep your things safe.
There is an ice-cream shop in the Garden, which is open from 10:00 to 19:00 and closed on Mondays.
Museum store offers gifts and souvenirs related to the Museum’s Collection and exhibitions.