Recreational and educational activities for children on school break
"CULTURando por aí..." is a program that takes place during every school break at the Hat Museum and the Shoe Museum in S. João da Madeira.
Comprising a wide range of recreational and educational activities, it aims to encourage and develop habits of consumption and cultural enjoyment from a very young age.
For more information and/or registration, please contact the Museum's Educational Services via email at museudocalcado@cm-sjm.pt or by phone at 256 004 006.
Ages: 5 to 12 years
PROGRAM
*HAT MUSEUM*
December 22 | Monday
Artistic Expression Workshop | Felting for Christmas Decorations
Christmas is coming and the decorations are ready. But there's always room for one more accessory on our tree, nativity scene, or wall.
Using felting techniques, leftover felt from the hat industry, and other materials, no one will resist our creations.
December 23 | Tuesday
Artistic Expression Workshop | Once upon a time there was a hat factory
The Hat Museum continues its 20th anniversary celebration, and we want to continue telling its story.
After getting to know it through cutouts, drawings, and collages, we'll illustrate it in a very brief pop-up story/postcard.
December 26 | Friday
Artistic Expression Workshop | Futuristic Hat Making
With Christmas over, we look to the New Year. What will the hats of the future be like?
Peeking into the new hat makers, we mix styles and materials and find our vision. Hands on the future?
*SHOE MUSEUM*
December 29 | Monday
Artistic Expression Workshop | Santa's Elf Shoes
Using fabric scraps and cardboard molds, participants create elf shoes and become Santa's helpers for a day!
December 30 | Tuesday
Artistic Expression Workshop | Paper Clogs
After learning about traditional Portuguese footwear, participants are invited to create their own paper clogs!
January 2 | Friday
Treasure Hunt | Museum Treasures
Using clues, participants are invited to examine the Museum exhibition more closely so they can discover the treasures hidden within.
Date and time:
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22 December to 02 January 2026
