5/5 - Excellent
Just go and prepare to be amazed.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2023
Reviewed on 15 May 2024
Reviewed on 19 May 2024
Just go and prepare to be amazed.
The main museum has a brilliant cafe/restaurant looking onto garden.
Access was impossible after walking round the gardens following the signs for 1 hour! We only wanted to visit one section but couldn't get in. We paid for entry but did not get in anywhere and we were not alone.The main restaurant was packed and the one we visited was not appealing as far as the food/drink was concerned.
The Founders' Collection is full of older museum pieces / sculptures / paintings etc and is superb, though everything is laid out in an excessive amount of space - two or three times as many items could easily have been fitted into the same space! The Modern Collection was a huge disappointment. Admittedly I'm not a fan of modern art, though I've enjoyed Tate Modern, but the general quality of items on display here seemed well below Tate's offering to me.
Beautiful tranquil gardens even if you don’t go in the museum.
The Gulbenkian is a must-see. Lovely gardens that are free, 10 Euros to access both the Main Collection and Modern Art Museum and there is an audioguide you can play via an app on your phone or 2 euro deposit for their equipment. Beautifully preserved collection, well presented with excellent accompanying information.
Catch an event at Campo Pequeno Bullring during your trip to Avenidas Novas. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
You can learn about the history of Avenidas Novas with a visit to Saldanha Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Explore the great outdoors at Eduardo VII Park, a lovely green space in Avenidas Novas. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Explore the campus of Instituto Superior Tecnico during your travels in Areeiro. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Learn about the local history of Lisbon with a stop at Marquis of Pombal Square. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
You can study the exhibits at Center for Modern Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Avenidas Novas. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.