Anew. As new.
Gulbenkian Museum Reopening
On 18 July, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum reopens its doors, a year and a half after closing for renovation.
The space recovers the harmony of its original design, strengthening the dialogue between art, architecture and nature that has always defined it.
The reopening marks the Gulbenkian Foundation’s 70th anniversary, a milestone reflected in every detail of the renovation – from the care taken with original materials to the new solutions that carry the spirit of 1969 into the present.
Free entry until 26 July
Entry to the Museum is timed in 10-minute slots.
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| Opening hours | |
| Monday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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In the spirit of 1969
The renovation set out to restore the coherence of the original design, conceived by architects Ruy Jervis d'Athouguia, Alberto Pessoa and Pedro Cid, collaborating with museologist Georges-Henri Rivière and architect Franco Albini. Close study of archival plans and period photographs made it possible to recover the materials and atmosphere that defined the Museum in the 1960s: silk, carpet, wood, bronze, glass and concrete.
In dialogue with Nature
The renovation restores the dialogue between the galleries and the gardens. The exhibition spaces once again open onto the interior courtyards, with natural light carefully studied across the seasons. In the mosque lamps section, the old blinds have given way to filtering films that protect the pieces from sunlight without blocking the view of the garden below.
What's new
Among the highlights is a new numismatics room, created from a former study once closed to the public. The Assyrian relief has been restored and now holds a more central place in the gallery, while the greenish carpet returns to the European Galleries, drawing a visual thread between the interior spaces and the greenery outside. The Lalique Room, fully renovated, now also features paintings by Burne-Jones and Singer Sargent.
Behind the scenes
Follow the Museum's transformation journey, with behind-the-scenes images, conservation and restoration work, and testimonials from the teams involved.
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