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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Gulbenkian Museum is next free on Sunday, 25 October 2026 (tomorrow).
- Free entry on Sundays from 2pm.
- Also free: under-18s; under-30s on Saturdays 6-9pm (with the free Cartão Gulbenkian).
- Otherwise: museu (Founder's Collection; includes free entry to the CAM Collection) — €16.
Calendar
Free days at Gulbenkian Museum
For everyone
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · 14:00–18:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 14:00–18:00
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 14:00–18:00
- SUN15NOVSunday, 15 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 14:00–18:00
- SUN22NOVSunday, 22 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 14:00–18:00
- SUN29NOVSunday, 29 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 14:00–18:00
For children under 30
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 18:00–21:00
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · 18:00–21:00
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- SAT14NOVSaturday, 14 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- SAT21NOVSaturday, 21 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- SAT28NOVSaturday, 28 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 18:00–21:00
51 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Sunday afternoons from 2pm are free for everyone - arrive early, it gets busy.
- Under 30? Sign up for the free Cartão Gulbenkian and visit free on Saturday evenings 6-9pm.
- The garden between the Museum and the CAM is always free.
- Closed on Tuesdays (not Mondays).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree entry on Sundays from 2pm · 14:00–18:00 | everyone | Listed under 'Entrada gratuita' for the Museum, CAM and exhibitions. Last entry 5:30pm. Not on Easter Sunday (closed). | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | — | No |
| Free hoursFree for under-30s on Saturdays 6-9pm (with the free Cartão Gulbenkian) · 18:00–21:00 | children under 30 | Requires the Cartão Gulbenkian (free to join online); tickets must be collected in person ('levantamento presencial'). Covers all exhibitions. | No |
| Free areaThe Gulbenkian Garden is free | everyone | Open daily from sunrise to sunset. | No |
| Free with passFree for a year with Cartão Gulbenkian Mais (after two visits within 60 days) | everyone | Join the free Cartão Gulbenkian, collect two points on different days within 60 days, then museum entry is free for one year. | No |
Official prices
Gulbenkian Museum ticket prices
| Museu (Founder's Collection; includes free entry to the CAM Collection) — CAM (collection + temporary exhibitions) €10; All Inclusive €18. Discounts: 25% under-30s, 20% Lisboa Card, 10% over-65s. The free Cartão Gulbenkian gives 50% off for under-30s, 20% over-65s, 10% ages 30-64. | €16 |
| All Inclusive (Museum + CAM + temporary exhibitions) — Only €2 more than the Museum ticket and covers everything. | €18 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (museu (founder's collection; includes free entry to the cam collection)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Gulbenkian Museum
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Museum, CAM and temporary exhibitions: 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm. Closed Tuesdays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 and 25 December. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Garden: daily, sunrise to sunset.
Avenida de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Portugal
FAQ
Gulbenkian Museum: common questions
Is Gulbenkian Museum free?
Gulbenkian Museum is free for everyone on Sundays from 2pm. The Gulbenkian Garden is free. Also free: under-18s; under-30s on Saturdays 6-9pm (with the free Cartão Gulbenkian). Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.
When is Gulbenkian Museum free?
Free entry on Sundays from 2pm. The next free date is Sunday, 25 October 2026.
When are the free days at Gulbenkian Museum for children under 30?
Upcoming free dates for children under 30: Sat 24 Oct (18:00–21:00), Sat 31 Oct (18:00–21:00), Sat 7 Nov (18:00–21:00) and Sat 14 Nov (18:00–21:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Gulbenkian Museum?
Under-18s.
How much is a ticket to Gulbenkian Museum?
Museu (Founder's Collection; includes free entry to the CAM Collection) costs €16 on the official site.
What day is Gulbenkian Museum closed?
Gulbenkian Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Museum, CAM and temporary exhibitions: 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm. Closed Tuesdays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 and 25 December. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Garden: daily, sunrise to sunset.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- gulbenkian.pt/informacoes-uteis/bilhetes/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- gulbenkian.pt/informacoes-uteis/horarios/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- gulbenkian.pt/museu/reabertura-do-museu-calouste-gulbenkian/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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