Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)

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Rosana Antolí. An Aria for the Mallard

A sound installation in the Gulbenkian Garden's south lawn: an opera aria for the mallard duck, sung by Gulbenkian Choir soprano Claire Rocha Santos with the garden's own birds.

Now showing12 Jul 2025 – 11 Jan 2027Free

Sara Sadik. Khtobtogone

Sara Sadik's film from the CAM collection, shown in the Sound Room, follows Zine, a young man from Marseille's Maghrebi diaspora who plans to propose to his girlfriend, and reworks stereotypes of masculinity and vulnerability.

Now showing19 Sept – 16 NovFree

The Exhibition of a Dream

Curated by Mathieu Copeland, sixteen dreams become songs played along evolving mandalas in the Engawa Space: an exhibition without screens, experienced through sound and space.

Now showing19 Sept – 22 Feb 2027€12

Inês Zenha. Murky Waters

Inês Zenha turns the Project Space into a post-human cave of water, clay and bodily fluids, exploring queer identity, desire and transformation.

Now showing19 Sept – 8 Feb 2027Free

Painting Is Easy. Do It Yourself!

João Maria Gusmão draws on the 'la Caixa' Contemporary Art Collection to ask what art is when everyone can create, in 50 years of works on labour, leisure and the art object. Shown in the Foundation's Main Gallery.

Now showing10 Oct – 8 Feb 2027€8

On Drawing Places

More than fifty artists from the 1950s to today use drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and video to build places between reality and imagination.

Now showing7 Nov – 29 Mar 2027€12

Natsumi Aoyagi. Sanitary Fables

Natsumi Aoyagi's first solo show in Portugal: a video installation in the Sound Room that follows Lisbon's sewers and public sanitation through the city. Ages 12 and up.

Upcoming28 Nov – 4 Jan 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Scheherazade, the Never-ending Collection of CAM

The CAM collection display, told like the Thousand and One Nights in fourteen thematic chapters, with works drawn from 12,000 pieces and rotated over time.

Permanent collection€12

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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian (Founder's Collection)

Architecture2 min walk

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Culturgest

Art15 min walk

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Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

Art18 min walk

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Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Design19 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) cost?

Standard adult admission to Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) is €12. CAM ticket (collection + temporary exhibitions) €12; temporary exhibitions only €8; All Inclusive with the Gulbenkian Museum €18. Free on Sundays from 14:00 and for under-18s; 25% off for under-30s, 10% off for over-65s.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)?

Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) is open Wed-Mon 10:00-18:00, Saturday until 21:00; closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 and 25 December. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)?

Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) is located at Rua Marquês de Fronteira 2, 1070-295 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Avenidas Novas area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are São Sebastião (Metro, Blue/Red lines) and Praça de Espanha (Metro, Blue line).

What can I see at Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)?

Portugal's great modern art collection in a Kengo Kuma-reimagined building that opens onto the Gulbenkian garden. Current highlights include Scheherazade, the Never-ending Collection of CAM, Sara Sadik. Khtobtogone and Natsumi Aoyagi. Sanitary Fables.

Do I need to book Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.