Berardo Collection Museum

Overview

The Berardo Collection Museum in the Belém Cultural Centre houses one of Europe's most important collections of modern and contemporary art, with works from 1900 to the present. Free permanent admission makes it one of Lisbon's best cultural bargains.

Highlights

• Pop Art: Major works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Oldenburg.
• Surrealism: Dalí, Ernst, and Magritte well represented.
• Abstract Expressionism: Pollock, de Kooning, and Rothko.

History

Based on the private collection of businessman José Berardo, the museum opened in 2007 in the Centro Cultural de Belém. The collection includes over 900 works spanning the major 20th-century art movements.

Visitor Tips

• Free admission: The permanent collection is always free.
• Combine with: Adjacent to the Jerónimos Monastery and a short walk from the Tower of Belém.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.