fundação oriente
EXHIBITIONS
gods of asia
The Fundação Oriente, set up in 1988, is a private, non-
The Museu do Oriente is organised around
Floor 2 is given over to the “Gods of Asia” exhibition
profit institution with the objective of fostering historical
two major exhibitions displayed over the first
orga­nised around the major Kwok On Collection made
and cultural ties between Portugal and the countries of
and second floors of the building.
up of over thirteen thousand pieces displaying the
Asia through staging events and supporting initiatives of
a cultural, educational, scientific and social type. With its
headquarters in Lisbon, the foundation has delegations in
Macau, in India and in East Timor.
performance arts from across all of Asia and the great
mythologies and popular religions expressed by these
portuguesE PRESENCE In Asia
arts. Given its representative range, this collection is
On floor 1, the exhibition features the artistic and documental
objects collected over years by the Fundação Oriente. With
THE MUSEU DO ORIENTE
various pieces of exceptional worth, highlights include 17th
A core objective since the launch of the Foundation, the
fine selection of Namban art, a collection of Companhia das
Museu do Oriente mission is to promote the legacy of
Índias porcelain with coats of arms and a significant range
the Portuguese Presence in Asia and raise awareness
of items detailing the cultures of the peoples of Timor.
and 18th century Chinese and Japanese folding screens, a
blue
6.3 x 42 cm
of spectacular visual impact.
Exuberant, whether for their
polychromes or for their
exoticism, the “Gods of Asia”
exhibition appeals to all age
legends and beliefs over the
The Museu do Oriente sets out the evidence
Bottle
of the Portuguese presence in Asia and
course of the exhibition.
China, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period
the material reality of diverse Asian
c. 1590-1620
White porcelain decorated in
cultures.
glazed cobalt blue
While structured around its
Castile and Leon coat of arms
30.9 x 15.5 cm
collections, the Museu do
Wayan Wong theatre mask
for portraying Garuda
Indonésia – 1994
Wood and leather
21.5 x 37.5 x 19 cm
Oriente is complemented by
other activities connected
temporary exhibitions
to the sectors of research,
with a multidisciplinary purpose.
White porcelain decorated in glazed
and statues tell stories,
globalisation process throughout centuries.
events endowing the institution
Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1690-1710
containing pieces of renowned quality and
objects, dragons, games
reaches of the Far East, has played a pioneering role in the
performance
China, Qing Dynasty
masks, paintings, ritual
Portugal, the first European country to reach the furthest
and
Basin
ranges. Costumes, puppets,
about the variety and richness of different Asian cultures.
training
considered one of the most important in Europe and
Namban Helmet
(Namban Boshi)
In conjunction with these permanent exhibitions, the
Japan, Momoyama / Edo period, c. 1600
Museum stages a program of temporary exhibitions on
Japanese paper (washi); lacquer
20.5 x 45 cm
its ground floor designed to promote the arts of Asia
and revealing their most varied aspects.
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FLOOR 5
the building
Car Park nearby
OPEN
Open 10am – 6pm
Friday from 10am – 10pm (access free from 6pm – 10pm)
Closed Tuesday
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The building, designed by Arch. João Simões, was
completed in 1939 and stands out for its recourse
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FLOOR 4
to reinforced concrete and low relief allegorical
panels by the sculptor Barata Feyo. An architectonic
system of the Estado Novo and an example of port
architecture of the 1940s, the building underwent
English
FACILITIES
Disabled Access
Wireless
ATM
Baby Change
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Auditorium
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Macau Room
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Restaurant
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Meeting Centre
GETTING THERE
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CENTRO
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FLOOR 2
modernisation and conversion to house the museum
AV. INFANTE SANTO
AV. CEUTA
but with due respect for its architectonic integrity.
The conversion project was carried out by the
architects João Luís Carrilho da Graça and Rui
Francisco.
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ALCÂNTARA
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Permanent Exhibition
MUSEU DO ORIENTE
Gods of Asia
Kwok On Collection
DOCA DE ALCÂNTARA
NORTE
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EXHIBITIONS
Permanent
Temporary
PERFORMANCES
Music
Theatre
Dance
Puppets
Cinema
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Meetings
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Debates
GASTRONOMY
Restaurant
Café
KNOWLEDGE
Documentation Centre
Courses
Workshops
Training
FLOOR -1
Permanent Exhibition
Portuguese Presence
in Asia and Collections
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Entrance
RIO TEJO
CASCAIS
FLOOR 0
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Temporary Exhibition
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Reception and Ticket Office
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Lounge
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Store / Book Store
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Documentation Centre
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Café
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Education Service
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Public Transport
Bus 12, 28, 714, 732, 738
Tram 15E, 18E
Train Cascais Line – Alcântara Mar
Museu do Oriente Av. Brasília, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), 1350-362 Lisbon
Tel. +351 21 358 52 00 E-mail info@foriente.pt
www.museudooriente.pt
mecenas principal
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