In Guimarães, the Ducal Palace, the Guimarães Castle and the Alberto Sampaio Museum will reopen on May 18, on the International Museum Day.  

On May 18, when Portuguese museums reopen after the temporary closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ducal Palace will unveil its new Gift Shop. It is larger, modern, well-lit, filled with new products and there is a new entrance for it.  

After the decreed State of Emergency, the works on the statue of the first Portuguese King were resumed. The sword was removed temporarily so it could be restored.