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.
Our picks for the next 14 days
Tomorrow
Free
DJ set
IDB Rooftop by Mirari · Lisbon
Sat 3 Oct 15:00
Free
Other
Albuquerque Foundation · Sintra
until 27 Sept
Free
Live music
Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima · Cascais
until 22 Nov
Free
Workshops & talks
Galeria Zé dos Bois · Lisbon
Fri 9 Oct
Free
Live music
Parque de Estacionamento da Parcela M · Sintra
Sun 4 Oct 10:00
Free
Party
Parque Marechal Carmona · Cascais
Today 16:00
Free
DJ set
Secret Garden LX · Lisbon
until 31 Dec
Free
Live music
Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Tomorrow 15:00
Free
Other
Museu do Oriente. · Lisbon
until 29 Dec
Free
Live music
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães · Cascais
until 29 Nov
Free
Other
Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações - Museu das Comunicações · Lisbon
until 31 Dec
Free
Other
Museu da Vila · Cascais
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free 6+ 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.
Visit highlighting Michel Giacometti's legacy in preserving Portuguese popular culture, with film records.
Free 6+ Family friendly Other
Interactive visit that covers the history of Cascais from the Paleolithic to the present, with little-known pieces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free 6+ Family friendly Live music
Musical games of sensory exploration where participants guess sounds and build stories. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 and up.
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.
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.
Free Exhibition
Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.
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.
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.
Free Family friendly Family
A monthly open-access workshop for families where experimentation is the watchword.