Museum of Contemporary Art – MAC/CCB

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Discover a stunning modern art museum in Lisbon showcasing iconic works by Picasso, Warhol, and more, all in a beautifully curated, accessible space.

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Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

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"Once located in Sintra, this astonishing 20th-and-21st-century-art collection now wonderfully serves as the main attraction at the massive Centro Cultural de Belém. Showcasing 70 artistic styles across more than 900 works, it comes courtesy of wealthy Portuguese businessman Joe Berardo, who has amassed a jaw-dropping assortment of abstract, surrealist, hyperrealist, minimalist, and Pop art, valued by Christie’s before the move to Belém at €316 million (around $392 million). Among the heavily American and European bent of the collection, must-see pieces include original works by Warhol, Basquiat, Lichtenstein, Hockney, Dalí, and Pollock. This being one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, however, surprises lurk at every turn throughout the galleries. Although previously free, the museum now charges asmall fee (except on Saturdays)."

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"This art museum in Belém has more than 900 works, from artists like Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Jackson Pollock. Admission is free on Saturdays!"

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"Next to the Jeronimos Monastery, the Berardo Collection Museum is the showstopper of the Belém Cultural Center. The modern and contemporary artworks on display here all belong to José Manuel Rodrigues Berardo, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. There’s only room to showcase 900 of Berardo’s pieces—by more than 500 artists—and they range from Minimalism and Conceptualism to Cubism and Surrealism. Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol are all impressively represented." - Alia Akkam

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Nov 13, 2018

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"So, what is this place, exactly? Next to the Jeronimos Monastery, the Berardo Collection Museum is the showstopper of the Belém Cultural Center. The modern and contemporary artworks on display here all belong to José Manuel Rodrigues Berardo, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. A showstopper, huh? What are we going to see here? There’s only room to showcase 900 of Berardo’s pieces—by more than 500 artists—and on one floor they span Minimalism, Conceptualism, Post-Minimalism, Land Art, and Arte Povera movements, featuring works by such heavyweights as Nan Goldin, Donald Judd, Anish Kapoor, and Sol LeWitt. Another floor examines the 20th-century emergence of everything from Cubism and Surrealism to Neo-Dadaism and Pop Art. Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, and Francis Bacon are all impressively represented. Wow—that's quite a spread. Does the museum host exhibits every now and then, too? Temporary exhibitions complement Berardo’s vision. Recent shows have included still-lifes and landscapes by South African photographer Pieter Hugo and everyday objects appropriated by artists like Louise Bourgeois. Excellent; we'll make some time to check those out. What did you make of the crowd? This place is always packed with kids getting a head start on their modern art education. Got it. Is there any place to eat here? If so, what's on offer? The cultural center is home to EsteOeste, which serves bruschetta and burgers along with views of the Tagus, and Topo Belém, serving cod cakes with bean sauce and gin-and-wasabi cocktails. Perfect for a little mid-viewing snack! Is it possible to see everything in just one visit? Yes—but only if you don't linger too long. The number of blockbuster works in one building are too many to name: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Pater , Cindy Sherman’s c-prints, and Andy Warhol’s silkscreen of Judy Garland, accentuated by his famous Brillo boxes." - Alia Akkam

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Nov 5, 2018

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Must see for any contemporary art enthusiasts; detailed signage

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Mar 25, 2023

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Monika Bober

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An absolute gem! Fantastic collection of art. Time that is required to see all the pieces is about 3h. Entrance costs €12 for tourists for the main collection. No queques even on the weekends. There are multiple levels with expositions, easy to access and well prepared. You'll see paintings as well as sculptures and multimedia installations. Amazing!!! Make your time to get there. And when you'll there, eat at the restaurant that is located in the complex, surrounded by olive trees (upstairs, outside, on the left after you enter the main entrance). They're serving great food and drinks and prices are very affordable. It's one of the most attractive zones in Lisbon. The Monastery and other museums are located near by. Really, really recommend this place.

Didem Gunes

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Loved this gallery, the curation of work was great had abit of everything I would definitely recommend if your into art and design as the building is stunning so many details architecturally! We paid 10 euros person to see everything in the space which I think was very reasonable, visited on a weekday tickets were available to buy prior and at the gallery which is what we opted for and there was no wait. There’s many courtyard spaces and pockets that have seating so you can enjoy the views. One of my favourite visits in Lisbon and would recommend to anyone who visits.

Martin Bôrik

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We visited many contemporary art museums and this is one of the worst. Although one third od museum was closed, we paid full price of EUR 12. Unfurtunately, also open part of the museum was not interesting at all with wast empty spaces.

Satchel Cowles

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A really cool collection, guiding you through the historical timeline of all major contemporary art periods and collectives. From cubism to pop-art, they have a lot of amazing work. The museum is the right size, not too big to drain you but big enough to satisfy the eye and mind.

Heather Harrison (Purple Teeth)

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Very small, many of the interactive exhibits didn’t seem to work by the end of the exhibition

Sergio Sansovini

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A must-do stop in Lisboa. The trip started with a very well detailed overview of how popular building in Bangladesh evolved thanks to an artistic approach, following the actual permanent exposition that gave me the opportunity of making eye contact with tons of art masterpieces. Bonus: the powerful winds in the alleys before the entrance really improved that incredibly hot day.

jelena maračić

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Best art museum in Lisbon (that I visited), suprisingly big and rich collection, if you're thinking between MAAT or this one, I reccomend this one.

Eleni Tsiofa

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One of the best curated museums of contemporary art I have ever visited. It includes a wide variety of well known artworks and established artists over the 20th and 21st century. Mondrian, Picasso, Dali, Louis Bourgeois, Duchamp, Warhol etc. If you are a lover of contemporary art you should definitely visit. And if are interested to know more about contemporary art and art movements this is one of the best ways to learn.
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