Lisbon, the city of seven hills, is home to a multitude of museums. Behind their doors lies a vibrant and dynamic world, largely thanks to the dedication and ingenuity of the educational services. Their mission? To ignite cultural curiosity in the younger generations. The educational services of Lisbon’s museums go above and beyond to ensure that new generations develop a deep interest in history, art, and knowledge. Whether through workshops, historical role-playing games, theatrical tours, scientific experiments, treasure hunts, or interactive quizzes, they strive to create fun activities where children are invited to become active participants in their own learning. Touching, manipulating, and creating for a tangible and memorable understanding of the subjects studied. Often incorporating the latest technologies, Lisbon’s museums use digital tools to enhance the experience. Mobile applications, augmented reality, and interactive installations make exhibitions more accessible and engaging. The educational services of the museums also work closely with Lisbon’s schools. Custom school programs are developed to complement educational curriculums, encouraging the view of museums as extensions of the classroom.
The work of Lisbon’s museum educational services is both admirable and indispensable. Their creativity and passion for education ensure the transmission of our cultural heritage. In this article, continuing from our newsletter that consistently includes all the proposals from the Lisbon museum network, we want to acknowledge the efforts of the educational services by presenting a series of activities taking place until the end of September in the city’s main museums.
Museu da Marioneta – Enigmas no Museu: Visitas-jogo
Enigmas at the Museum is a self-guided game for families. Parents and children follow a set of clues that will lead them to find some special pieces in our Museum. Each clue is also a task so that each game becomes, in the end, unique and very personalized. The game is free to use during the visit to the Museum, and you can take it home! No prior reservation is necessary. Ask for the game at the Museum entrance, until the end of August.
Museu dos Coches – Peddy-papers para crianças dos 6 aos 12 anos
The Education Service of the Coach Museum proposes three peddy-papers to showcase the collections. THE QUEEN’S TOURNAMENT: Explore the temporary exhibition of the Museum. A TOUR THROUGH THE MUSEUM: Explore the vehicle collection with the help of this clue-based game. GODS, HEROES, AND FANTASTIC CREATURES: In the Museum, there are vehicles featuring gods, heroes, and fantastic creatures. Let’s discover that the coaches have a lot to tell us. When? August to September, Tuesday to Friday, by appointment.
Museu de Lisboa – Teatro Romano: Os Deuses descem ao teatro
On August 31, we will explore the planets of the Solar System. Did you know they are named after gods? Are they Roman, Greek, or from another civilization? Do you know who discovered them? At the Roman Theatre of Lisbon, we will build a very creative planetary system, discover, and play with the gods. And the next time you talk about one of them, you will know their story.
Museu do Oriente – Manekineko, o gato da sorte: Oficina para bebés (Tapete Encantado)
Manekineko was a cat that, in Japan, is called Neko. One day, a Samurai saved him and gained much fame! Today, it is said that luck comes if the little cat is nearby. White and gold, red or black are some of the colors it has acquired. This lucky cat that we call Manekineko! Listen, see, and feel… In this Enchanted Carpet workshop on September 7, parents, grandparents, and educators explore the museum through the eyes of babies. Together, they will get to know the Orient object by object, story by story.
Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta: Os cromos da revolução
Who threw Miguel Vasconcelos out the window? Who met in secret to conspire against the king? Who sang the song that played on the radio in the early hours of April 25, 1974? In this workshop visit to the exhibition “Lisbon in Revolution,” which takes place on September 8, families will complete a sticker album of the revolutions together and create their own revolutionary hero. Fat? With a mustache? Anything is possible! Come discover the historical figures who marked revolutionary moments!
MAAT Central – Uma noite no museu
Have you ever imagined sleeping in a museum? And in a factory? This is the double proposal we have for you. In September (27-28/09), you can come sleep at Central Tejo, a museum that houses an old electricity factory that powered the city of Lisbon for many years. The program includes a guided tour of the museum, during which we will tell you how electricity was produced, as well as a game that will take you through the nooks and crannies of this old factory.
Museu Benfica Cosme Damião – Vitória, Vitória, conta-me uma história!: Hora do conto
Once upon a time, there was an eagle named Vitória who was very afraid to fly… But the other animals are going to help her! In this fun story hour (September 29), get to know the little eagle and all her friends.
