A family workshop at Casa Sommer in Cascais, part of the 'Soldados da Paz' firefighters exhibition: guided by Pinóquio Fun & Culture, families with children aged 4 to 12 build their own fully customisable 3D cardboard emergency vehicle.
10:00Bacia de Retenção de ÁguaAlgueirão-Mem MartinsSintra
Free Family friendly Family
An event dedicated to pets, with adoption campaigns, family activities, dog demonstrations and awareness-raising actions, taking place on 3 and 4 October.
11:00Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbon
7€ Other
A guided route starting from Santa Apolónia Station reveals how industrial development transformed Lisbon's riverside area, from former factories to working-class neighbourhoods.
In Cloudbusting, singer Aline Goffin invites young audiences into Kate Bush's universe through an intimate fusion of music, movement and image, complete with magical holograms.
A hands-on music workshop by Bruno Estima and WETUMTUM, where participants explore group music-making through playful challenges and instruments, culminating in a short public presentation.
Norquestra is an interactive concert in which audiences and musicians explore the mystery of musical creation, with the audience invited to intervene in the music being played. The show emerges from a creation-research process developed with musicians and neuroscientists.
Thiago Bernardes leads a tour of the Albuquerque Foundation's architecture, revealing how the project connects the built heritage, the contemporary spaces and the gardens. Suitable for ages 10 and up; the ticket includes access to the exhibitions.
A hands-on workshop in the Big Bang festival where participants combine singing and the traditional Portuguese adupe frame drum, mattering how small rhythmic impulses can become a collective flood of sound.
An interactive sound installation by composer Jaime Reis and violinist Beatriz Costa, inviting audiences to explore and create soundscapes from the skeleton of a reconstructed piano.
A live Raku firing ceremony led by ceramicist Yishai Simon, in which glazed pieces are transformed by heat, smoke and cooling. Held in English and Portuguese with free entry.
A staged tour of the Ajuda Palace led by Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, the queen who lived there longest. The visit ends with a ball in the palace's salons.
The Voz do Operário Children's Choir and the Retimbrar collective present a concert celebrating Portuguese roots music, reflecting on time, memory and community through song.
The Cascais Philharmonic Bands Festival brings together the seven philharmonic bands of the municipality, celebrating intergenerational talent and the work of local associations. The 10th edition is co-organized by the Cascais City Council and the Sociedade Recreativa e Musical de Carcavelos, with free entry.
A theatrical adaptation of Sophocles' 'Ajax', one of his earliest tragedies, exploring the limits of power and serving as a response to totalitarian threats. The performance, premiering at TMJB, crosses the text with testimonies, narratives, and artistic interventions to create a sharp, human theater that looks us in the eye.
Tribute to Queen by the Orquestra Nova de Guitarras, featuring 50 classical guitars and special participation of Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury's personal assistant. Musical direction by Miguel Madaleno.
Recanto take the stage with a concert that strolls through the regions of Portugal, pairing traditional Portuguese tunes with original pieces on sanfona, guitar, bouzouki, berimbaus, adufe and percussion.
Tatiana Macedo presents 'Radical Gestures' at Rialto6, the first of two acts in which she reinforces her manifesto against an accelerated world of captivating image production.
LU.CA - Teatro Luís de CamõesBelémLisbonuntil 4 Oct
4,9€Todas as idades Family friendly Theatre
When the Country Mouse visits his cousin in the City, the two debate the merits of country versus city living, in a story told with drawings, music and a few worms.
Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do ChiadoLisbonuntil 4 Oct
Other
The exhibition 'Eu que já fui eu' (I Who Was Once Me) brings together works by Maria José Oliveira that explore time, memory and the bonds between people.
The Estoril Circuit hosts the 4th round of the Campeonato Nacional de Velocidade, with categories such as Superbikes, Supersport and CNV Junior, on 3 and 4 October.
Sinopse
“Come from Away“ é um musical criado por Irene Sankoff e David Hein. Baseia-se nos acontecimentos ocorridos na cidade de Gander, em Terra Nova (Newfoundland, canadá), na semana que se seguiu aos atentados de 11 de setembro de 2001. Nesse período, com o espaço aéreo dos EUA fechado, 38 aviões com quase 7.000 pas
A theatrical triptych celebrating the changes in Portuguese women's lives since the April Revolution, evoking the lives and work of women who fought for equality and democracy.
Marina de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 5 Oct
Family friendly Sport
Experience the thrill of motorsport at Marina de Cascais! The event includes exclusive corporate days, an after-race party, and a public day with karts.
The exhibition brings together the work of Margarida Correia, who uses photography to investigate the personal and institutional archives of specific communities.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 5 Oct
Other
At CAM, Diogo Pimentão presents sculptural drawings born from a performative action carried out in the exhibition space by the artist himself, together with French dancer and choreographer Emmanuel Eggermont, challenging the traditional limits of drawing.
In O Bestiário, Carla Cabanas presents an installation of sculptures inspired by the imaginary beings gathered by Jorge Luis Borges in The Book of Imaginary Beings.
The exhibition Raw Earth looks at building with earth not as a nostalgic return but as a natural, local and available resource at a time of pressure on the planet's limits.
This exhibition honors the firefighters of the municipality of Cascais, revisiting their history since 1888 through pieces from public and private collections, highlighting courage, solidarity and dedication to the community.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 11 Oct
Exhibition
Bruno Figueroa’s exhibition brings together photographs taken on the eve of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, portraying the neighbourhood as a space of exception where diversity and self-expression were welcomed. The images preserve the memory of what became known as Korea’s last carnival, before 159 young people lost their lives on 29 October 2022.
A theatre show for babies and early childhood, from the same creator of Vivó Valdi, inviting little ones to discover the little monkeys that live in their hearts to the music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Beethoven and Prokofiev. A clown-style, sensory experience accessible to all audiences.
Museu de Lisboa - Santo AntónioSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 11 Oct
Other
Dedicated to private collections of Saint Anthony, the exhibition explores the presence and multiplicity of the Saint's image through the choices made by collectors.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 12 Oct
Exhibition
This visit to the exhibition Gulbenkian, 70 Years in Posters explores posters of activities programmed or supported by different services of the Foundation over its 70 years of existence.
The exhibition is dedicated to the world of technical wreck diving and the extraordinary legacy of the Portuguese In-Silence Dive Team, told through texts, photographs and videos.
Zinnie Harris's Further Than the Furthest Thing, translated by Joana Frazão and directed by João Meireles, runs at Teatro Paulo Claro from 17 September to 17 October. On one of the world's most isolated island communities, the arrival of a stranger brings the promise of progress — and new forms of power that slowly erode a balance built on silences, beliefs and secrets, until the volcano awakens.
Igreja e Convento da GraçaSão VicenteLisbonuntil 18 Oct
14,99 € Cinema
Black Cat Cinema brings back its open-air screenings across Lisbon from 13 May to 18 October, pairing contemporary, cult and classic films with music, food and a monthly curation by the publisher Cuca Monga.
A musical comedy full of humour about two completely opposite families — one devoted to the world of opera, the other passionate about pimba music — with intense rivalries, slips on the ice, unexpected deaths, karaoke and a passion that arises where least expected. A story packed with music, dance, laughs and twists that promises to entertain audiences from start to finish.
Casa das Histórias Paula RegoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 18 Oct
Other
An exhibition dedicated to the work of Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos, focusing on his printmaking and his relationship with Paula Rego, presented at Casa das Histórias Paula Rego.
An unfiltered stand-up night in Com Calma’s basement, hosted by Liliana Marques with guest comedians, mixing new jokes and solid sets in an intimate atmosphere.
A vibrant and satirical Portuguese revue that returns to the Gil Vicente Theatre for a second season, celebrating popular theatre with humor and music.
In And wait, and wait, and wait, Sara Massa draws on imagery rooted in the Azorean pastureland to explore an intimate yet resistant relationship with insular isolation, displacement, powerlessness and the absurd.
Convento de São Pedro de AlcântaraMisericórdiaLisbonuntil 24 Oct
35€ Live music
A cycle of six recitals in which Artur Pizarro performs the complete Mozart piano sonatas at Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara. A rare chance to hear these works in sequence, following the order of Sequeira Costa's historic 1956 cycle.
A group show bringing together Ines Doujak, Patrícia Domínguez and Lubaina Himid around narration as an intimate and political practice, inviting audiences to embrace otherness as a space for learning and co-creating knowledge.
Filipe, a young man in love with theatre, identifies with Nina from Chekhov's 'The Seagull' and, by following a seagull's flight on a bridge, unleashes the conflicts and secrets of a family. A play about generations, misunderstanding and the belief that only love can save.
The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens after three years of renovation works with Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Pedro Penim — the same play that was on stage on the night of the 1964 fire — in a production that blends memory, haunting and rebirth.
Artistic workshop inspired by the schist plaque from the Alapraia Necropolis, part of the European Heritage Days 2026. On September 23, from 10am to 12pm, at the Vila Museum, with prior registration and free participation for ages 4 and up.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 31 Oct
Free12+ Family friendly Other
A walking route at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where participants discover art installations in the landscape. Free activity with registration, for families, schools and institutions (over 12 years old).
In her first solo exhibition in Portugal, Frida Orupabo presents 'Cloud of Confusion', a powerful reflection on the circulation, archiving and meaning of images in the digital age.
GOA - Tales in Transit is Teatro Meridional's new creation, built from tales, poetry and excerpts of novels written at different moments in the history of Goa, Daman and Diu, territories where Portuguese was — and still residually is — spoken. The show honours the Indo-Portuguese communities living in Portugal today, with a Portuguese Sign Language session on 18 October and a post-show talk with the audience on 25 October.
Carlos No presents the installation 'ÓSTRACOS' at Fundação Carmona e Costa, addressing the fragility of the human condition, exclusion and the imbalances of social dynamics.
Casal Saloio de Outeiro de PolimaS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 14 Nov
Free Workshops & talks
This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.
On the occasion of RedSkyFalls, on show at the Portuguese Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, Alexandre Estrela presents a series of Réplicas at Galeria Zé dos Bois, in which sentinel fruit flies respond in real time to the planet's seismic activity.
Bringing together five international artists, Interchange reflects on the affinities between computational processes and biological structures, dissolving the boundaries between nature and technology. Open Thursday to Saturday, 13h to 18h.
ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition RedSkyFalls (Réplica), adapted for preschool and the 1st and 2nd cycles of basic education, with a creative and participatory approach to contemporary art. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.
At Galeria Zé dos Bois, Alexandre Estrela presents a Réplica of RedSkyFalls, in which fruit flies act as sentinels responding in real time to nearby and distant seismic activity.
Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da HortaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 28 Nov
Free4+ Family friendly Family
An outdoor storytelling series for families with children aged 4 and over, featuring storytellers such as António Gouveia, Vera Baptista, Cláudia Almendra, Pedro Tomaz and Bruno Batista, from June to November.
Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de OdrinhasSintrauntil 28 Nov
Family friendly Theatre
A puppet theatre performance by Valdevinos Teatro de Marionetas at MASMO, adapting Mafalda Brito’s book 'O Menino do Lapedo', inspired by the discovery of a child’s fossil skeleton in 1998. Public sessions on 13 June and 28 November 2026 at 16h30.
Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da ConceiçãoS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 29 Nov
5€/participante Family friendly Other
In this activity about how the butterfly garden works, participants are invited to become colleagues for a day and try out the daily procedures of this space. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 7 to 11.
Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações - Museu das ComunicaçõesLisbonuntil 29 Nov
Free Other
A journey through the history of human communication and its deep relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive space evoking a real and symbolic forest; Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 2pm to 6pm, with free entry.
Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da ConceiçãoS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 29 Nov
5€/participante Family friendly Other
In this theoretical-practical workshop, participants explore the life cycle of butterflies, including their transformations, feeding and locomotion. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 6 to 11.
Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbonuntil 5 Dec
5€ Family friendly Theatre
A group of young historians discovers clues in the Lisbon Museum - Palácio Pimenta about a lost key, leading to a treasure hunt through the palace and gardens.
Parque Natural Sintra-CascaisAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 5 Dec
3€ por participante Family friendly Other
Join Cascais Ambiente on monthly hikes through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, each offering a unique route suitable for all levels. Discover the rich fauna, flora, and stunning landscapes while enjoying outdoor physical activity.
Breve Introdução
O Percurso Secreto desafia os visitantes e conhecerem as zonas da Central Tejo habitualmente fechadas ao público. Descubra os vários andares das caldeiras, a sala dos reóstatos e do tapete de distribuição do carvão, a torre misturadora, o castelo da água, os túneis e outros segredos da central.
Notas
Sintra City Council will run the 'Conversas à Volta da Cidadania' initiative throughout the year, hosting conversations about citizenship at Sintra’s libraries.
An exploration of the many traditional festivals and rituals of Japan, religious in nature and of great social and cultural importance, combining solemn ceremonial moments with others of pure fun.
An introductory Tenchi Tessen session, a movement art created by Georges Stobbaerts that seeks harmony between the human being and the world, with the fan replacing the sword and confrontation giving way to reconciliation. Friday, from 19.00 to 20.30, for ages 16+, with a 30€ admission.
Breve Introdução
Sexta, das 19.00 às 20.30 Público-alvo M/16 anos
O Tenchi Tessen é uma arte do movimento. A sua finalidade é permitir ao ser humano reencontrar a harmonia consigo e com o Mundo, entre o céu (ten) e a terra (chi). Criado por Georges Stobbaerts, o tenchi tessen pode comparar-se a uma dança hierática, a u
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 20 Dec
Free5+ Family friendly Theatre
In a staged visit, Manuel and Maria Ana de Castro Guimarães invite the public to discover daily life in their summer home, the old Torre de São Sebastião, including the romantic garden. Free participation with prior registration, recommended for ages 5 and up.
A tour of the History of Energy designed to include little ones, following the story of energy from the past to our collective future, focusing on the energy transition and sustainability.
A tour of the Central Tejo designed for children aged 7 to 12, inviting the little ones to discover how electricity was produced for Lisbon in the 20th century. Put on your hard hat and come explore!
A museum activity for children aged 8 and over that explains what an electromagnet is, how it is built and what it is used for, ending with a game that tests what participants have learned.
Museu da Misericórdia de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Free12+ Exhibition
In this guided tour, the public discovers the history and heritage of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais, located in the former Santa Casa Hospital, exploring sacred art, memories and traditions.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Free8+ Family friendly Live music
A thematic visit where participants are accompanied by melodies of the era, exploring the connection between the museum's pieces and music, for the general public aged 8 and up.
Regular oriental dance classes with Carla Sofia at the Museu do Oriente, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13.00 to 14.00 for ages 16 and over, available in person or live online via Google Meets.
Museu da Misericórdia de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Family friendly Exhibition
In this guided tour, children aged 6 to 12 explore the emotions hidden in the museum's sculptures and paintings, playing with expressions and discovering what the characters feel.
Praia da ParedeCarcavelos e ParedeCascaisuntil 30 Dec
7,5€/participante12+ Other
Explore the biological and geological diversity of the Avencas Marine Protected Area on a guided circular walk between Parede and Avencas beaches, led by a technician.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
7,5€ Theatre
Informações Adicionais
Visit
Visite Tuesday to Sunday, 10am/ 6pm
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CASA DUARTE PINTO COELHO
CENTRO CULTURAL DE CASCAIS
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Preços
7.50 €
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
10 € / participante Family friendly Other
Observe life in a beehive and learn about products like honey, pollen, wax, and propolis in an awareness session focused on the importance of pollinators and their ecological services.
Evento digitalCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
A series of certified training workshops on socio-emotional skills, job search tools, and specific competencies, available online and in-person, updated monthly.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
5€ Exhibition
Horário de Funcionamento
De terça a domingo Das 10 h às 18 h (última entrada às 17h40)
Programa / Cartaz
https://www.fundacaodomluis.pt/expositions
Preços
5.00 €
BILHETE
2.50 €
mediante comprovativo
MUNÍCIPE
SÉNIOR a partir dos 65 anos
ESTUDANTE
Alunos, Professores e trabalhadores da UNL
GRATUITO FREE
Antigos Combate
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
The Cidade das Profissões Cascais offers regular weekly activities to help residents develop self-care and digital literacy skills, essential for motivation and well-being in the workplace. See upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.
Evento digitalCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Workshops & talks
A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.
Breve Introdução
Miradouro Amoreiras 360º Panoramic View , A melhor vista 360º sobre Lisboa.
Sinopse
Situado no topo da Torre 1 do Amoreiras Shopping Center, o Miradouro Amoreiras 360º Panoramic View é um dos pontos mais altos de Lisboa que oferece uma vista 360º imperdível sobre toda a cidade.
Do topo, a 174m de altu
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Free Other
Discover the new 'Nature for All' project at Quinta do Pisão, a circular sensory trail with 6 stations, braille and bilingual information, and adapted vehicles for people with reduced mobility. Free rental.
Lisbon City Council celebrates 40 years of the paving artisans' and gardening schools with an exhibition tracing four decades of training, inclusion and the work that shapes the city's calçada and gardens every day.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
The Cidade das Profissões Cascais provides specialized support to help residents develop professionally, covering active job search, training, entrepreneurship, migrants and people with disabilities. Check upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
A set of clubs for developing key skills in today's job market, covering topics from language to personal and social skills, through group experiences. Monthly updated.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
25€/participante8+ Family friendly Other
Discover the importance of bees through a plant identification walk and a visit to the apiary, where you can observe honeycombs, honey and pollen; suitable for ages 8+.
Sistema Dunar Guincho-CresminaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
5,00 €12+ Other
Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Cresmina-Guincho dune system on a boardwalk trail, learning about the geological features of the Guincho dunes.
A visit through several spaces of the former Central Tejo, the thermoelectric power station built in 1908 that supplied the whole Lisbon region with electricity, amid original machinery.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
4–10 Family friendly Exhibition
A game-visit where participants help the Count pack his suitcase with pieces he likes, solving challenges, and then create their own suitcase based on the museum's collection. For organized groups ages 4 to 10, 15 to 20 pax.
Museu da Música PortuguesaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free6+ Family friendly Live music
In this visit-workshop, children explore the work of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and create their own abstract art. Aimed at schools and families with children over 6 years old.
Outdoor escape rooms through the streets of Lisbon, based on true facts from Portuguese history, with two missions: 'The Mystery of the Rose Cross', in the Príncipe Real garden, and 'The Collector', starting at the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free5–12 Family friendly Theatre
In this puppet theatre, children aged 5 to 12 discover the daily life of a lighthouse keeper, facing storms and relocations. The puppet family at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum awaits their visit.
A combined ticket for MUDE – Museum of Design in Lisbon, giving access to the museum's long-term exhibition and temporary exhibitions, with a collection of 35,000 items across 24 collections ranging from product design to fashion and contemporary jewellery.
Museu de Lisboa - Santo AntónioSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 31 Dec
4€ Family friendly Exhibition
Next to the Church of Santo António near the Sé Cathedral, this branch of the Museum of Lisbon explores the figure of the Saint and his relationship with Lisbon, the city where he was born and lived until the age of 20, in a space combining the original church with a typical Pombaline building.
An audio-guided visit through more than 7000 years of beer history, including the recreation of a European monastic cellar, with a complimentary craft beer for visitors over 18.
Mercado da Vila de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Other
The Baggage Fair in Cascais offers a variety of second-hand items, antiques, and collectibles at friendly prices, providing a fun experience and great deals.
Casa Reynaldo dos Santos e Irene Quilhó dos SantosCarcavelos e ParedeCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Workshops & talks
The exhibition “Building Bridges, Leading Paths” marks the 60th anniversary of Maria de Sousa’s discovery and opens the lecture series “Seeing the Unseen”, bringing together science, memory and social commitment.
Breve Introdução
Este bilhete dá acesso a todas as exposições e espaços do museu, incluindo o MAAT Gallery, o MAAT Central e o MAAT Garden.
Inaugurado em outubro de 2016 no contexto da política de mecenato cultural há muito assumida pela Fundação EDP, o MAAT , Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia é uma instituição i
At the MUDE, the exhibition “What Are Things For?” rereads the history of design and presents Portuguese design as a design process, questioning how and why products are designed, communicated, perceived and consumed.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
This traveling exhibition of 19 panels explores the life of octopuses, from their origin and behavior to their cultural and socioeconomic importance, promoting respect for the natural world.
Grutas do Poço VelhoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
Guided and free visits to the historic necropolis of Cascais, open weekends and holidays. Weekday guided tours for groups of at least 5 by appointment.
Guided tours of the B-MAD, housed in the former summer residence of the Marquês de Abrantes in Alcântara, where works from the Berardo Collection illustrate the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements in period settings.
Museu do AljubeSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 31 Dec
4€13–18 Exhibition
Sinopse
Através da sua exposição de longa duração, caracteriza o regime ditatorial português (1926-1974), os seus meios de repressão e opressão (a censura, as polícias e os tribunais políticos), a resistência das oposições (semilegais e clandestinas), a luta anticolonial e o 25 de Abril de 1974. Regularmente promove ex
The MAC/CCB — the Museum of Contemporary Art and Centre for Architecture at the Centro Cultural de Belém — is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, holding works by Calder, Picasso, Warhol, Paula Rego and many others. Tickets cost 15€, with a 50% discount for residents in Portugal and 20% for ages 7–18, students and seniors, plus free entry on Sundays until 2pm for residents.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
Guided visits to the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum in English, French or Spanish, by prior booking, on selected weekend dates at 3pm. Free with prior registration.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
A guided visit revealing the history of the collection, palace, and residents of Cascais's oldest museum, which opened in 1931, suitable for all school levels.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
In this visit-workshop, children discover Cascais' biodiversity and the relationship between humans and the sea, ending with an educational activity about the town and nature protection.
Museu da Música PortuguesaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free3+ Family friendly Live music
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition of musical instruments from Michel Giacometti's collection, with a pedagogical kit of replicas for hands-on exploration. For families and schools, ages 3+.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Theatre
The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum presents the puppet show 'The Count's Shoes', in which a wicked sock tries to sabotage the Count's attendance at a party of his friend King Carlos. Free activity with prior booking for preschool and primary school children.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
A traveling exhibition for schools, aimed at increasing ocean literacy and raising awareness of climate change impacts. Developed by MARE researchers, it can be requested by schools throughout the year.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Exhibition
A game-visit where participants solve a mystery inspired by Fernando Pessoa's work 'Mistério da Boca do Inferno', combining clues from the writer's universe and the museum's collection, aimed at secondary school students.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 31 Dec
5€/participante12+ Other
Join a guided educational walk through the ecosystems of Quinta do Pisão, exploring the region's historical and natural heritage and its evolution over time.
Sinopse
Exposição permanente do Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, em Lisboa.
O Museu Bordalo Pinheiro abriu ao público em 1916, sendo o primeiro Museu em Portugal a ser construído de raiz para albergar a obra de um só artista.
Tem como missão divulgar a obra de Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, marcante artista da segunda metade do sécul
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free8–12 Family friendly Exhibition
In a treasure hunt through the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, young participants follow clues to uncover an ancient secret. They learn about shipwrecks, coastal lighting, and the importance of the lighthouse.
An activity to discover what an archaeologist is and the secrets of the profession, exploring buried treasures and learning the methods that brought pieces to the museum. A sensory experience to spark interest in history. Ages 6 to 12, Tuesday to Friday.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free6–12 Family friendly Workshops & talks
After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.
Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbonuntil 31 Dec
5€ Family friendly Exhibition
The Museum of Lisbon - Palácio Pimenta presents the first part of its new long-term exhibition, tracing Lisbon's evolution from the Palaeolithic to the splendour of D. João V's reign through more than 500 pieces, including the emblematic Maqueta de Lisboa, the scale model of the city before the 1755 earthquake.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.
At the Museu do Oriente, a single ticket gives access to the permanent exhibition 'Portuguese Presence in Asia', with over 3,400 pieces, and the temporary exhibitions 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals' and 'From Matrix to Print', with free entry on Fridays from 6pm to 8pm.
Casa Duarte Pinto CoelhoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
An exhibition bringing together for the first time pieces from various themes of the collections of renowned Portuguese decorator and collector Duarte Pinto Coelho, on display from May 10 at Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, with free entry.
The Albuquerque Foundation in Sintra is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with one ticket giving access to all exhibitions on display; group visits of up to 20 people should be booked by email or via the link 10 days in advance.
Daily one-hour tours of São Jorge Castle, where the stories of a distant past documenting the evolution of Lisbon up to the present day come together, with registration at the castle ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis.
CAMB - Centro de Arte Manuel de BritoLisbonuntil 2 Jan
Other
The Manuel de Brito Art Centre presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez, one of the most singular Portuguese artists of the 20th century, tracing her path from early abstraction to figuration and the luminous interiors of her final years. The show is on view until 2 January.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 17 Jan
Exhibition
The exhibition 'Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey' brings together Cristóbal Toral's work, in which ordinary objects such as suitcases become metaphors for the human condition, exploring travel, memory and identity.
A guided tour of the exhibition 'Turn Around. A Look at the Fundação EDP Art Collection' at MAAT, led by a mediator who contextualises the works and encourages open dialogue with participants, on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.
Casa das Histórias Paula RegoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Jan
5€ Family friendly Theatre
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego in Cascais welcomes visitors Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with tickets at 5.00 €, a reduced 2.50 € rate and a wide range of free-admission conditions, including under-18s and the first Sunday of each month.
From 25 September 2026 to 31 January 2027, MUDE presents an exhibition dedicated to the newly donated Tereza Seabra Collection, part of the official programme of the 3rd Lisbon Contemporary Jewellery Biennial. The show brings together more than 300 works of contemporary jewellery by some 190 Portuguese and foreign artists, tracing six decades of the discipline's evolution.
The third edition of the Lisbon Jewellery Biennial's core exhibition at MUDE: an international group show where artists and designers use jewellery as a symbolic language to reflect on sustainability, ecology and coexistence between cultures, species and technologies.
A guided visit to Pedro Cabrita Reis's exhibition 'with a heart free of cares', bringing together around two hundred unpublished works across painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. A mediator-led tour offering a deeper look at the artist's themes.
Curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah, Turn Around brings together around 100 works from the EDP Foundation Collection at MAAT Central, proposing an open route through Portuguese art of recent decades, on show until 2027.
A jazz night on board with table options by the aisle or by the window and separate prices for adults and children. After buying your ticket, you must contact the organisers to choose your main course.
A sunset boat cruise on the Tagus with Blue Cruises, including a complimentary bottle of white or red wine, a beer or orange juice, a pastel de nata and a selection of breads, jams, olives and dried fruits. Tickets are available for adults (€30.70), youths (€17), children (€12) and as a family pack (€76).
A family boat trip with Blue Cruises — Tágides Promenade 2026: tickets from 7€ for children (5–12) to 19€ for adults, with a 48€ family pack for 2 adults and 2 minors, each including a Moscatel de Setúbal (5cl) or orange juice.
The Blue Cruises - Tágides Brunch is a 2026 boat trip that pairs views over the Tagus with a brunch on board, with tickets at 19€ for adults, 12€ for youth, 7€ for children and a 48€ family pack.
In this workshop, participants sharpen their senses to discover the Garden in a more complete way and build a sensory map of the place, inspired by Alberto Caeiro.
Drawing on the Julião Sarmento Collection, the exhibition reflects on the lasting influence of the American imaginary on international contemporary art, with works by Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha, Nan Goldin, Richard Serra and others. At its centre is Rita McBride's Arena, a large-scale architectural sculpture conceived as a space for encounter and debate.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Other
A journey to China through pieces from Calouste Gulbenkian's collection, exploring the main symbols of the Middle Kingdom and the ancient stories and traditions they tell.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
Based on the Centro de Arte Moderna collection, the education team designs specific, transdisciplinary sessions tailored to the chosen theme and grounded in the artistic reference.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
In this workshop, participants are challenged to (de)construct their multiple portraits, based on works of Portuguese modernism from the CAM collection.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Family friendly Exhibition
A game-like tour that takes participants on a journey through France, Greece, Turkey and China, discovering different cultures through the artworks purchased by Calouste Gulbenkian.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Other
This visit explores the Gulbenkian Garden and its design, revealing the symbiotic relationship between the garden and the Foundation's buildings and how this 20th-century landscape architecture masterpiece was realised.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
A guided tour of the exhibition Xerazade. The Interminable Collection of CAM, which presents the collection in a surprising, non-chronological way, creating dialogues and relationships between authors and works from different styles and periods.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
In this visit-workshop, participants explore the theme of collecting in an art exhibition, discovering how the things we keep gain meaning and tell stories.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Workshops & talks
In this visit-workshop, participants explore a sensory studio with their whole body and create a sculptural object inspired by works from the Gulbenkian Museum collection.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Family friendly Live music
In the ABC of Music, each letter gains sound, rhythm and life, in an A-to-Z journey through composers, instruments and melodies that turn music into words, gestures and little sound stories.
In this guided tour for private groups, visitors get to know the new building and tour the CAM Collection, with a focus on the key works of this collection.
A guided tour for private groups of the Gulbenkian Foundation's Building and Garden, a National Monument, highlighting the relationship between architecture and garden.
The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument in Lisbon celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It offers a panoramic view over Belém and the Tagus, and includes exhibitions and a viewpoint.
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro RomanoSanta Maria MaiorLisbon
4€ Family friendly Theatre
The Lisbon Museum - Roman Theatre is a site museum that reveals the remains of the Roman theatre of Olisipo. It includes exhibitions and an archaeological field.
The Fado Museum, unique in the world and dedicated to fado and the Portuguese guitar, offers a unique experience with a wide-ranging program. The visit to the permanent exhibition is an immersion in the history of fado, with contact with instruments, scores and works of art.