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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum vs National Museum of Ancient Art

Gulbenkian Museum and National Museum of Ancient Art are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, National Museum of Ancient Art scores slightly better than Gulbenkian Museum. National Museum of Ancient Art ranks #5 in Lisbon with endorsements from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
7 / 10
Avenida de Berna 45a, Lisbon 1067-001, Portugal
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Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Afar Magazine 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..." Full review
National Museum of Ancient Art
National Museum of Ancient Art
8 / 10
Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017, Lisbon 1249 - 017, Portugal
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Portugal's premier collection of old masters is housed in a 17th-century palace high on a cliff overlooking the River Tagus." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Reflect the history of Portugal, in that they are all by Portuguese artists or painters who lived in Portugal or had connections with the country." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"At this museum, paintings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, and more capture Portugal’s riveting history from the Middle Ages through the 19th century." Full review
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Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.  " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lapa’s biggest draw... presents a star-studded collection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts." Full review