Much has been said and written lately about the role of culture and more specifically of museums in today’s society. This has been a much debated topic in recent years, with the pandemic situation experienced in 2020 and 2021 rekindling interest and giving rise to a diversity of positions, critical analyses and many opinions. Ler mais Museum of Mértola – Islamic Art 20 years later…
Sofia Beça, ceramic sculptor, is exhibiting her work in Mértola for the first time. Her work, although rooted in sculpture and ceramics, assumes itself as multiform and calls upon the visual arts in a comprehensive manner, breaking the boundaries of the discipline. Ler mais ‘Consequências na Matéria’ (‘Consequences in Matter’) exhibition by Sofia Beça
The International Museum Day, celebrated annually on 18 May, was created in 1977 by ICOM – the International Council of Museums, with the aim of encouraging society to reflect on the role of museums in societal development. Taking into account the social mission of museums and the new reality associated with the current pandemic, ICOM presents the theme for 2021: ‘The future of museums: recovering and reimagining’. Ler mais Mértola Museum's Activities for the International Museum Day
Little by little, and in total safety, we are returning to normality. From 2 May until 30 June, the Mértola Museums units are open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm, and on Sundays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (closed on Monday and Sunday afternoon). Ler mais Mértola Museum units opening hours between 2 May and 30 June 2021
The International Day for Monuments and Sites was created by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on 18 April 1982, and approved by UNESCO the following year, with the aim of raising awareness to the diversity of heritage and the need for its preservation and appreciation. Ler mais International Day for Monuments and Sites – 18 April 2021
The Mértola Museum units will be reopening to the public. In a first phase, from 6 to 30 April, from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm, closing on Sundays and Mondays. Ler mais Reopening of the Mértola Museum units – 6 April 2021
As part of the ‘Remember Serrão Martins’ initiative, which takes place between 16 and 29 March, this year in a format suited to the pandemic situation we are experiencing, on 26 March, at 03:00 pm, we will hold the Webinar ‘Mértola Museum: contribution to literacy and cultural mediation.’
Ler mais Webinar – ‘Mértola Museum: contribution to literacy and cultural mediation’
The 25th edition of the Portuguese Museology Association (APOM) Awards Ceremony was held on 10 December 2020, in an online edition. Ler mais Cláudio Torres receives 2020 APOM Award
Considering the provisions of the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 6-B/2021 of 13 January… Ler mais Temporary closure of the Mértola Museum Units
The temporary exhibition ‘Warriors and Martyrs – Christianity and Islam in the formation of Portugal’, curated by Santiago Macias and Joaquim Oliveira Caetano, opened on 19 November at the National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon. Ler mais Exhibition: ‘Warriors and Martyrs – Christianity and Islam in the formation of Portugal’
