A guided tour of the Fundação Oriente museum, part of Foundations and Donors Day, with free entry and limited to 25 participants. The visit highlights the role of donations in building the foundation's collections.
Museu do Oriente.
Open in Google MapsTomorrow Thursday 1 October
1 eventTue 6 Oct Tuesday 6 October
2 eventsMorning 1 event
Hands-on kimchi-making workshop where participants learn about the history and cultural significance of kimchi and prepare their own.
Afternoon 1 event
40€ M/16 Other
Korean tea ceremony workshop where participants explore autumn traditions, taste different teas and treats, and learn about Korean culture.
Wed 7 Oct Wednesday 7 October
1 event25€ M/16 Other
Lecture on the historical evolution of Korean ceramics, exploring the aesthetics and spirituality of Goryeo celadon and Joseon white porcelain.
Thu 8 Oct Thursday 8 October
1 event45€ M/16 Other
Workshop to learn how to make Dasik, Korean miniatures to accompany tea. The session will be conducted in English.
Fri 9 Oct Friday 9 October
1 event6€ M/16 Other
Guided tours of the 'Portuguese Presence in Asia' exhibition, exploring the intercultural dialogue between East and West through the artworks in the collection. In 2026, each monthly visit focuses on a different theme, from literature to religion, from decorative arts to social history.
Sat 10 Oct Saturday 10 October
2 events90€ M/14 Other
A kimono pattern‑making and sewing workshop for beginners, guided by Cristina Neves, where each participant creates a unique piece, blending classic and contemporary styles.
70€ 12+ Other
In this workshop, participants explore the Japanese beauty ritual, learning its principles and creating two personalized skincare products with natural ingredients like rice, azuki, and camellia oil.
Sun 11 Oct Sunday 11 October
1 event20€ Other
In this workshop, participants learn to build a foldable paper archive, inspired by the Japanese concept of Mottainai, reusing materials and exploring folds and fittings.
Sat 17 Oct Saturday 17 October
1 event35€ M/16 Other
Workshop on gold leaf application, inspired by the Museum of the Orient's collection. Includes observation of pieces and hands-on gold leaf application on various supports.
Sat 24 Oct Saturday 24 October
3 eventsMorning 2 events
40€ M/16 Other
Mizuhiki bracelet workshop with Tatiana Arazaki, where you learn the basic awaji knot to create a bracelet that the participant will take home.
15€ 6–12 Family friendly Other
Creative workshop for children aged 6 to 12, building and decorating a wooden Tangram. Materials and certificate included.
Afternoon 1 event
45€ Other
A Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) workshop with Tatsu Ueno, where participants prepare their own matcha and explore the aesthetics of simplicity and silence.
Fri 30 Oct Friday 30 October
1 eventGuided tour of the exhibition 'Invoking Silence' at the Museu do Oriente, exploring biocultural harmony in Indonesia through silence.
Fri 6 Nov Friday 6 November
1 event6€ M/16 Other
The Museu do Oriente offers guided evening visits to several exhibitions, with tours accompanied by Portuguese Sign Language interpretation on selected dates, focusing on Japan customs and the Portuguese presence in Asia.
Sat 14 Nov Saturday 14 November
1 eventExplore the history of pigments and colors in dyeing, learning to dye fibers with natural elements and shibori techniques. A hands-on workshop with Isabel Guimarães that promotes sustainable artistic practices.
Fri 20 Nov Friday 20 November
1 event40€ M/16 Other
A workshop with Dulam Soros on 20 November, from 10.30 to 12.30, dedicated to the art of traditional Japanese sweets: learning to prepare mochi and dango from glutinous rice, from their history to shaping techniques and fillings. €40 with materials included, for ages 16 and over.
Sat 21 Nov Saturday 21 November
2 events20€ M/16 Other
Workshop on Japanese culture and daily life, with practical tips for traveling with more confidence and having a more integrated experience.
30€ Other
A haiku writing workshop led by Leonilda Alfarrobinha, in two Saturday sessions. Participants will explore the origins and features of this Japanese poetic form and write their own poems.
Tue 24 Nov Tuesday 24 November
1 event35€ Todas as idades Family friendly Other
In this workshop with Yuko Kase, participants will discover the secrets of the Nageire style of Ikebana, creating flower arrangements in a jar from natural elements. The Japanese art of ikebana, known as the 'way of flowers', is accessible to practitioners of all ages.
Thu 26 Nov Thursday 26 November
1 event55€ M/16 Other
A workshop on the Japanese art of flower arranging with Yuko Kase, where participants discover the secrets of Ikebana, from lines and rhythm to the use of empty space.
Sat 28 Nov Saturday 28 November
3 eventsMorning 2 events
30€ M/16 Other
In this workshop with Tatiana Arazaki, participants learn to make Christmas wrapping with furoshiki, the reusable Japanese cloth, in a theoretical and practical session on folds and knots.
40€ M/16 Other
A workshop with Yuko Higashi on Japanese gastronomy and food culture — beyond sushi and ramen — covering restaurant types, table etiquette and tips for anyone planning a trip to Japan. It runs on Saturday 28 November from 10h15 to 12h15, for ages 16 and up, with a bento lunch box and tea included (€40).
Afternoon 1 event
45€ Other
Curry cooking workshop with Edgar Bragança, including tasting, for €45.
Sat 12 Dec Saturday 12 December
2 events40€ M/16 Other
An origami workshop with Tatiana Arazaki to create a pair of lightweight leaf-shaped earrings, with materials included.
20€ M/15 Other
Workshop to learn the history and principles of the Korean alphabet, to read and write in hangul, including greetings and numbers.