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Thematic visits
Last updated on 30 de abril de 2026
The mission of the Educational Service is to support visitors, both scholars and non-scholars, in discovering the museum’s collections while giving priority to two guidelines: the development of skills and promoting the creative and critical capacity its publics.
Have you ever imagined what a shoemaker’s workshop would be like? There will be no shortage of benches, shoes and tools to guide your imagination. Visit us, discover the stories of this profession and venture into creating the main tools used by ancient shoemakers.
Target public: secondary, vocacional and universty students, senior
If this is your first time visiting the Footwear Museum, this tour is for you! Touring all the museum's spaces, discover what a shoemaker's life was like, how a shoe production line works, how shoes have evolved from prehistoric times to the present day, and much more. In a fun, educational, interactive, and engaging way, you'll get an inside look at the world of footwear.
Target public: Preschool, 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle, secondary education, professional education, higher education, general public, seniors
The Shoe Museum opens its exhibition with the world’s most famous shoe, the one from Cinderella. Starting from the traditional story and with the help of an enchanted character, the little ones will discover the wonderful process of making a shoe and knowing many shoes throughout mankind’s history.
Target public: pre-primary students (under 6 years old)
From the "Time Tunnel" to the "Notable Shoes" collection you can find unique and unrepeatable histories. From the red heel created by Louis XIV to the stiletto of Manuela Azevedo come and find out more other shoes with many histories to tell.
Target public: secondary, vocacional and university students
Are you passionate about shoes? Then this visit is for you! For the first time, the Shoe Museum opens the doors to its shoe storage reserves and reveals its unique walk-in closet. Come and discover the behind-the-scenes of the museum’s collection and learn how to organize, store, and care for your footwear.
Target public – Museum professionals; secondary, vocational, and higher education students.
