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Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais

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September 2026

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Families: Guided Workshop

11:30 Pavilhão Julião Sarmento Lisbon

Free Family friendly Family

After visiting the exhibitions, participants choose a word connected to the concept of collecting and stamp it by creating a linocut engraving, leaving their mark on the Julião Sarmento Pavilion.

Afternoon 1 event
Between Scraps and Stitches: Sewing Memories

14:30 Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima S. Domingos de Rana Cascais

Free M/16 Other

Rediscover the tradition of hand sewing and transform fabric scraps into unique pieces. In this workshop, participants create bags and other patchwork elements, exploring colours, textures and patterns in a creative and sustainable experience.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 27 events
Marks of the Past, at the Vila Museum

Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Oct

Free 4+ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Route | Land Art Trails

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 31 Oct

Free 12+ 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).

Workshop visit to the exhibition ‘RedSkyFalls (Réplica)’ with the Educational Service

Galeria Zé dos Bois Bairro Alto Lisbon until 22 Nov

Free Family friendly Workshops & talks

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.

Communicating is Natural - The Botany of Communications

Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações - Museu das Comunicações Lisbon until 29 Nov

Free Other

An exhibition tracing the history of human communication through its deep relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive space evoking a real and symbolic forest. Free entry, Monday to Friday from 10h to 18h and Saturday from 14h to 18h.

Theatrical visits: “The Counts of Castro Guimarães show their summer home”

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 20 Dec

Free 5+ 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.

Guided tour of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais

Museu da Misericórdia de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Free 12+ 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.

"Symphony of Things", at the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Free 8+ 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.

Nature for All | Quinta do Pisão

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 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.

A Village, Many Stories

Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6+ Family friendly Other

Interactive visit that covers the history of Cascais from the Paleolithic to the present, with little-known pieces.

Visits to the Poço Velho Caves

Grutas do Poço Velho Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 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.

MCCG | Visits in Foreign Languages

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 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.

Discover the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 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.

Visit-workshop | Roots and Waves: Discovering Cascais at the Sea Museum

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 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.

Familiofones

Museu da Música Portuguesa Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 3+ 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+.

Visit to the Cascais Tide Gauge

Marégrafo de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 10+ Other

Discover one of the world's oldest tide gauges, in continuous operation since 1882, and learn how it measures the altitude of mainland Portugal.

Visit-workshop | Lives of the Sea in Cascais: Kings and Fishermen

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 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.

Workshop-Visit | Submerged Secrets: Between Ships and Shipwrecks

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 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.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Treasure at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

Farol Museu de Santa Marta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 8–12 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.

Archaeological Adventure at the Vila Museum

Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6–12 Family friendly Exhibition

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.

The Part That Remains | Permanent Exhibition

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Pedra do Sal Carcavelos e Parede Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Exhibition

Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.

Mini Lighthouse Keeper Workshop at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

Farol Museu de Santa Marta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6–12 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.

How Many Do You Want?

Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6–12 Family friendly Family

Traditional game to discover the Vila Museum in a fun way. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 to 12.

ZAF - Family Art Zone

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 14 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

A monthly open-access workshop for families where experimentation is the watchword.