If you like small but first class museums - you mustn't miss this one. Select pieces f rom Old Egyptian thru Christian medieval ivory pieces to a stupendous collection of ceramics from the Middle East ( anything similirar somewhere else?) , some French furniture ( not my taste) , a just as select collection of paintings incl. some vanDyck and... more

A real treasure. A mixture of antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Persia, China and others. Paintings and other art are also featured. The on-premisis cafeteria was reasonably priced with good quality food. A special Cartier exibit was also an unexpected treat. A first rate facility. more

Whoever has written up the standard description of the Gulbenkian Museum in most tourism guides, has omitted to mention two of the most stunning components of its collection. All guidebooks mention the basic collection: a non-European collection that features Egyptian, Middle Eastern and Asian pieces, which vary considerably in interest and quality, and a Western collection that is surprisingly good... more

The Museu Calouste Gulbenkian is a gem--it's small, easily accessible, and surrounded by pretty, relaxing grounds. We started out in the park, then went to the museum. The park is very pretty and relaxing, great for taking a load off after a lot of walking. There's a small amphitheatre, a small pond with ducks, and some funny and interesting scuplture.... more

This place is GREAT - the Einstein exhibition is extremely good. I'm intrigued by the geometric mural in the foyer - it is signed by Almada, but who is he/she? more

This is an incredible place, full of things of beauty. My favorites are the old European paintings - faces from the past looking right at you, coming to life. more

The Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian) is about 5 metro stops north of Restauradores, in a large park. There are two separate museums about 5 minutes apart: the Gulbenkian collection and the Museum of Modern Art. Combined ticket is 5 euros. Teachers and students get in free. Some attendants ask for identification, others just give you a free ticket if... more

Excepcional y cuidada coleccion. No solo merece la pena visitar el museo por la coleccion en si, sino por el... more