Lake of Memory, Lake of Hope, April, 9, 2025
The Museum of Luz, in collaboration with ADEREM and the Mourão City Council, held the activity “Lake of Memory, Lake of Hope” with young people, as part of the Easter holidays, on April 9, 2025.
Tree Day 2025
Tree Day was celebrated on March 21st, but the weather only allowed the kindergarten and primary school students of Escola da Luz to plant the new almond tree at the Museu da Luz lawn on the 28th.
Museu da Luz present at the BTL 2025
The Museum of Luz was at BTL – Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market – from March 12th to 16th, 2025, at the EDIA stand, along with the Alqueva Interpretation Centre and the Noudar Nature Park.
“Magic Silhouettes” – activity with the Luz, Granja and Mourão care homes – October 2025
The Museum of Light has resumed activities for the Senior Educational Service at the Lares da Luz, Granja and Mourão homes with the “Magic Silhouettes” activity. Participants are challenged to match trees to their fruits and share their experiences from their backyards and gardens.
“Learning from History” (Time Workshop project) – Professor Francisco Honrado Pereira Elementary School (Amareleja) – October 15, 2025
On October 15th, the activity “Learning with History” took place as part of the “Time Workshop” project, at the Professor Francisco Honrado Pereira Basic School (Amareleja). During the activity, the students took on the role of archaeologists. This initiative aimed to raise young people’s awareness of the importance of archaeology.
Educational Concert: Animal songs – july 23, 2025
Educational Concert ” Animal’s songs” , on 23 july, 2025 at 10h30 at Museu da Luz
BarranCosmos – Noudar Castle (Noudar Nature Park – Barrancos) – September 14 and 15, 2024
On September 14th and 15th, Barrancos, at the Noudar Nature Park, will host BarranCosmos, a star festival with the participation of researchers, amateur astronomers, and anyone who wants to observe the night sky with their family and learn more about the Universe. Under the Alqueva sky, this event is an opportunity to see the Milky […]
“Hocus Pocus – The Magic of Books” show to encourage reading with Aquarela Mágica – Parties and Events – July 23, 2024
On July 23rd, the show “Hocus Pocus – The Magic of Books”, presented by A quarela Mágica – Festas e Eventos , took place at Monte dos Pássaros . The aim was to encourage younger children to read, helping them understand that they can learn in a fun way. We appreciate the presence of the […]
Sensory journey – the sense of taste – activity with the homes of Luz, Granja and Mourão – July 2024
The Museum of Luz concluded its activities with the homes with a sensory journey where taste was explored. Users were able to guess flavors known in the Alentejo region such as bolo podre (rotten cake), bolos fintos (a type of sweet bread), marmalade, sheep’s cheese, and lemon verbena tea.
Go see the stars – observing the night sky on the river beach of Mourão – July 18, 2024
On July 18, 2024, at 9:30 PM, the activity “Come and See the Stars – Night Sky Observation” took place at the Mourão River Beach. This activity is part of the European Blue Flag Program, in partnership with the Municipality of Mourão, APAA – Portuguese Association of Amateur Astronomers and ALBIREO.