Museu Calouste Gulbenkian

The Museu Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon is one of Europe’s top museums of fine art featuring exhibits that date from 2000 BC to the early 20th Century.
The museum was originally constructed to house the private art collection of Calouste Gulbenkian who, at the time, was one of the world’s wealthiest men. Today the museum holds over 6000 pieces from a variety of different cultures throughout the world.
Prominent collections at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian feature artwork from many different European cultures. Ancient Egyptian mummy masks, Hellenic coins, Chinese porcelain, Islamic tapestries, and Japanese prints are just a few of the many treasures that are housed within the museum.
Also housed within Museu Calouste Gulbenkian you will find an extensive amount of artwork, featuring the works of famous artists like Rubens, Hals and Rembrandt, Manet, and Corot (to name a few).