The 83rd Anniversary of the 1943 Shoe Industry Strike
august 5, 2026
Today, 5 August 2026, we commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the 1943 Shoe Industry Strike in São João da Madeira.
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Are you passionate about shoes? Then this visit is for you!
On January 27, as part of the International Day of the Conservator-Restorer, the Shoe Museum opens the doors of its shoe storage areas and reveals its unique Walk-in Closet.
This visit will allow visitors to go behind the scenes of the museum’s collection and discover how to organize, store, and care for their footwear.
The visit is free of charge, but prior registration is required via email at museudocalcado@cm-sjm.pt or by phone at +351 256 004 006.
august 5, 2026
Today, 5 August 2026, we commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the 1943 Shoe Industry Strike in São João da Madeira.
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june 22, 2026
Last Friday, 19 June, the Footwear Museum inaugurated the exhibition NEXT STEP – Sustainability & Innovation, developed by the Portuguese Footwear Technology Centre (CTCP).
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may 14, 2026
As part of the new exhibition “COLLECTING CONNECTING: MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF THE VIRTUAL SHOE MUSEUM,” the Shoe Museum is organizing a masterclass with Dutch designer, collector, and curator Liza Snook.
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