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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum vs Oceanario de Lisboa
Both are praised by travel writers. On balance, Gulbenkian Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to Lisbon Oceanarium. Gulbenkian Museum ranks #7 in Lisbon with accolades from 4 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Avenida de Berna 45a, Lisbon 1067-001, Portugal
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum's buildings blend in harmoniously with the gardens of the Calouste Gulbenkian museum, which were designed at the end of the 1960s."
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Afar Magazine
"Museu Calouste Gulbenkian’s heroic collection of Eastern and Western art is nearly incomparable in Europe. Hidden away in a complex inside leafy Gulbenkian Park, the museum is a..."
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Oceanario de Lisboa
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
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Esplanada D. Carlos I - Doca dos Olivais, Lisbon 1990-005, Portugal
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Fodor's
"Europe's largest indoor aquarium wows children and adults alike with a vast saltwater tank featuring a massive array of fish, including several types of shark."
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To avoid the crowds, come during the week or early in the day.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The closest you’ll get to scuba diving without a wetsuit, Lisbon’s Oceanário is mind-blowing."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This giant study centre dedicated to marine life is also an institution committed to preserving the underwater world. "
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U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The Oceanarium, as it's also often referred to, is Portugal's largest indoor aquarium, holding more than one million gallons of seawater supporting the lives of 8,000 sea creatures."
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Travel + Leisure
"Although it's not within walking distance of downtown, Lisbon's award-winning aquarium is a must for families and anyone with a remote interest in marine biology"
Lisbon Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
