Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (1869-1955) was born in Istanbul to an
armenian origin family. He was a petroleum magnate and an art lover,
possessing a rich collection. In 1942, his residence was established in
Lisbon. After his death, and by his will, the Calouste Gulbenkian
Foundation was created and performs with great dynamism in several
fields of the portuguese cultural life.
The museum harbours Egyptian, Greek-Roman, Mesopotamian, Oriental art,
European sculpture and paintings, as well as some works from René
Lalique. A must.
Avenida de Berna, 45 A
1067-001 Lisboa
tel: 217 823 000
www.museu.gulbenkian.pt
Metro: São Sebastião or Praça de Espanha
Bus: 16, 26, 31, 46, 56
Open tuesday to sunday: 10h - 17h45
Tile's National Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
This museum covers the portuguese tiles' production from the second half
of the 15th century until today. There is a part where the procedure of tile's
production is explained.Beyond tiles, there is also a collection of
ceramics and porcelain.
Rua Madre de Deus, 4
1900-312 Lisboa
tel: 218 100 340
www.mnazulejo-ipmuseus.pt
Bus: 18, 39, 42, 59, 104, 105
Open: tuesday 14h - 18h; wednesday to sunday 10h - 18h.
Coach National Museum (Museu Nacional dos Coches)
Installed in the 18th century building of the former royal picadeiro of
Belém, this museum was inaugurated in 1905. It harbours a nice
collection of horse vehicles from the 17th to the 19th century.
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque
1300-004 Lisboa
Belém
tel: 213 610 850
www.museudoscoches-ipmuseus.pt
Bus: 14, 27, 28, 29, 43, 49, 51
Tram: 15
Train: Belém
Open tuesday to sunday, 10h - 18h
Music Museum (Museu da Música)
Rich collection with more than 1000 musical instruments, mostly of european origin from the centuries 16th to 20th.
Metro Station Alto dos Moinhos
Rua João de Freitas Branco
1500-359 Lisboa
tel: 217 710 990
www.museudamusica-ipmuseus.pt
Metro: Alto dos Moinhos
Bus: 54, 68
Open tuesday to sunday, 10h - 18h
Ancient Art National Museum (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga)
Also known as the Green Windows' Museum (for obvious reasons) ,
contains the greatest collection of portuguese paintings, with
emphasis on portuguese artists' religious works.
Rua das Janelas Verdes
1249-017 Lisboa
phone: (+351) 21 391 28 00
www.mnarteantiga-ipmuseus.pt
Open wednesday to sunday: 10h - 18h; tuesday: 14h-18h.
Chiado Museum (Museu do Chiado)
A vast collection of portuguese art from 1850 to nowadays is harboured
here. Many romantic, naturalist and modern works are presented - we
specially liked the abstract pieces.
Rua Serpa Pinto, 4
1200-444 Lisboa
phone: (+351) 21 343 21 48
www.museudochiado-ipmuseus.pt
Open tuesday to sunday: 10h - 18h.
Tickets: 3€ (Discounts for youngs, elderly, teachers, etc)
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