If you’re planning to visit the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, the most important update is this: the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is closed for renovation until July 2026.
The good news: the Gulbenkian campus is a full cultural complex with temporary exhibitions, the Centro de Arte Moderna (CAM), shops, cafés, and the Gulbenkian Garden—so it can still be a great stop on your Lisbon itinerary.
Quick facts for your post (address, website, metro)
- Official name: Calouste Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
- Address: Av. de Berna, 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa
- Official website: Gulbenkian (gulbenkian.pt) — Museum section
- Closest metro stations (official):
- São Sebastião (Blue + Red lines)
- Praça de Espanha (Blue line)
- Lisbon Metro operating hours: 06:30–01:00 (daily)
- Garden opening times: Every day, from sunrise to sunset (free entrance)
What is the Gulbenkian Museum (and why it’s famous)?
The Gulbenkian is one of Lisbon’s most respected cultural names. The museum’s own site describes its collection as a journey across 5,000 years of history, built around one of the world’s most important private art collections.
Even while the main museum building is closed for renovation, the Gulbenkian Foundation remains one of the city’s best “culture + calm” places: you can pair exhibitions with a peaceful garden walk, coffee, and a break from the crowded historic center.
What’s open right now (and what you can still do)
1) Visit CAM and temporary exhibitions
The Gulbenkian’s official ticketing page lists options that include CAM (Centro de Arte Moderna) and temporary exhibitions.
Because programming changes, the easiest way to plan is: choose your date → buy the relevant ticket bundle (CAM / exhibitions / all-inclusive) on the official site.
2) Enjoy the Gulbenkian Garden (one of Lisbon’s best “quiet” spots)
The garden is a big reason locals love the campus. The garden’s official info page states it’s open every day from sunrise to sunset with free entrance.
A few useful rules (also from the official page):
- No cycling/ball games, and animals walking is not allowed
- Picnics aren’t allowed (except snacks at designated tables)
- Stay on pathways to protect the garden
This makes the garden feel more like a curated, peaceful space than a noisy public park—perfect if you want a slower Lisbon afternoon.
3) Shops, cafés, and facilities on campus
Gulbenkian publishes operational info for on-site ticket offices, shops, and cafeterias (with changing schedules). For example, the “Opening hours” page lists Museum/CAM ticket office hours, and shows that some on-site options can be temporarily closed.
If you’re writing a practical guide, it’s worth linking readers to the official hours page so they can double-check the latest schedules.
Tickets (official prices + free entry rules)
The official tickets page confirms again that the Gulbenkian Museum is closed until July 2026, and lists ticket bundles that still allow visitors to access CAM and exhibitions.
Current ticket options (from the official site)
- All-inclusive – 14,00 €
- CAM – 12,00 €
- Temporary Exhibitions Gulbenkian – 10,00 €
- Temporary Exhibitions CAM – 8,00 €
- Complexo Brasil – 8,00 €
Discounts (official)
The same page lists discounts like:
- 25% – Under 30
- 20% – Lisbon Card, Ciência Viva Card
- 10% – Over 65, plus other sightseeing cards
Free entry (official)
The official “Free Entry” section includes:
- Sundays from 14:00
- People under 18
- and other eligible groups (e.g., certain members/cards and carers)
How to get to the Gulbenkian (metro, bus, walking)
Metro (best option)
The official “How to get here” page states the Foundation complex sits between São Sebastião and Praça de Espanha and confirms the closest stations + lines:
- São Sebastião — Blue + Red
- Praça de Espanha — Blue
Lisbon Metro runs daily 06:30–01:00, which helps if you’re visiting for a late afternoon exhibition or evening event on campus.
Bus (Carris)
Gulbenkian also lists several bus lines to nearby streets (Avenida de Berna, Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, Rua Marquês da Fronteira).
Walking entrances (helpful for maps)
The official page says you can access the grounds from four different streets:
- Avenida de Berna
- Rua Nicolau Bettencourt
- Rua Marquês de Fronteira
- Rua Marquês Sá da Bandeira
This matters because taxi drop-offs and walking routes vary depending on where you’re coming from.
Best way to plan your visit (simple itineraries)
Because the main museum is closed, think of Gulbenkian as either a garden stop, an exhibition stop, or both.
Option A: 60–90 minutes (easy “break” in Lisbon)
- Arrive by metro (São Sebastião or Praça de Espanha)
- Walk the garden loop + take a coffee break (sunrise–sunset)
Option B: 2–3 hours (culture + calm)
- Book a ticket for CAM or the exhibitions you want
- After the exhibition, decompress in the garden (free)
Option C: Sunday value plan
- If you can time it, the official page lists free entry Sundays from 14:00 (eligibility depends on what you’re visiting).
- Go early afternoon: exhibition → garden → café.
FAQ: Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon
Is the Gulbenkian Museum open?
The Gulbenkian Museum is closed for renovation until July 2026 (official).
However, the campus still offers CAM and temporary exhibitions, plus the garden.
What’s the nearest metro station?
Officially, the closest metro stations are:
- São Sebastião (Blue + Red)
- Praça de Espanha (Blue)
Is the garden free?
Yes. The official garden info states: open every day from sunrise to sunset, free entrance.
Where is it located?
The official contact page lists the address as Av. de Berna, 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa.
Official links (copy/paste)
Museum hub: https://gulbenkian.pt/museu/en/
Tickets: https://gulbenkian.pt/en/useful-information/tickets/
How to get here: https://gulbenkian.pt/en/useful-information/how-to-get-here/
Garden info: https://gulbenkian.pt/jardim/en/informacoes-contactos-2/
Lisbon Metro hours: https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/travel/timetables-and-frequency/
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