Museu Calouste Gulbenkian

Museu de Calouste Gulbenkian houses the finest collection of artworks. The museum is situated in the lush gardens named after the American oil magnate born in 1869, who left behind his finest art collection to Portugal after his death in 1955. A fountain was created owing to his endowment and art complex constructed. The museum houses a collection of 6000 art pieces and displays over 1400 works which are further divided into Egyptian art, Greco-Roman art, Mesopotamian art, Eastern Islamic art, Armenian art, Far Eastern art, decorative arts and the works of Rene Lalique. It consists of an auditorium for concerts and conferences. The park is included in the museum which houses a modern art center and open house auditorium. The museum displays the largest collection of 20th and 21st-Century art, Portuguese art, British art collection, a large collection of photographs, drawings, and Armenian works of art. The park and the fountain present within the premises of the museum enable people to connect with nature and provide relaxation from the hustle bustle of city life. The wreck of the transport ship mesmerizes the eyes of a visitor and is a distinctive feature.

Have you ever been to a place that is so surreal and invaluable that it leaves you feeling humbled and grateful for it? By invaluable we don’t just mean monetarily, but also culturally and historically. You will have the answer to this profound question only after paying a visit to the best museum that Portugal has to offer – the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

What should you expect when you visit the museum? Prepare to be knocked off your feet by the 10,000+ pieces that have their permanent place in the exhibition. In the Egyptian section, keep an eye out for the 2700-year old Alabaster bowl. The gold mummy mask is sure to impress even the toughest of critics. While in the Persian section, watch out for the intricate and mesmerizing tapestries of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Also known as the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, it is considered to have the finest collections of classical art in the whole of Europe. The museum's spellbinding collection of art from the Islamic, Roman, Egyptian, Greek, Asian, and European time is it's main USP. The garden, in which the museum is set, also houses the art library, cafes, auditoriums, the amphitheatre, and the Centro de Arte Moderna. This impressive collection of art was accumulated over 4 decades by the multi-millionaire oil tycoon Calouste Gulbenkian. On his death in Lisbon, the tycoon donated his invaluable art treasures to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.