Lisbon

Art galleries

There are a couple of art galleries in Lisbon. The most worthwhile of these are the Museo Calouste Gulbenkian, and the Centro de Arte Moderna Jose de Azeredo Perdigao. These two are part of a single large complex divided by a pleasant sculpture garden. They specialize heavily on Portuguese art, with a few British and international pieces 'to provide context'. The Modern Art museum doesn't really compete with museums such as the Reina Sofia in Madrid, but are a pleasant enough place to spend the afternoon if art appeals to you. As at February 2006, both are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, and cost 3 euros each or 5 euros for both. The closest metro station is San Sebastio.