Historical Recreations
Our activities require scheduling through the e-mail se.pduques@museusemonumentos.pt or the phone number (+351) 253 105 568.
Meeting Afonso Henriques
A recreation where children meet the first Portuguese king where he will share his dreams, expectations, tactics, politics and clear up some myths. After this, children may decorate a shield and a sword to take home as a souvenir.
Target Audience: Children;
Average Duration: 45 minutes;
Min.: 10 pax;
Max.: 50 pax;
Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.
Meeting the Dukes of Bragança
Our Educational Service staff bring to life the dukes who established this palace and highlight the significance of the House of Braganza. Through historical re-enactments, children can experience the daily lives, customs, fashion, and hygiene practices of 15th-century nobility.
Target Audience: Children;
Average Duration: 45 minutes;
Min.: 10 pax;
Max.: 50 pax;
Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.
Constança Shows Her Palace
The Duchesse of Bragança goes around the museum illustrating the livelihoods of a Medieval Palace in the 15th century.
Target Audience: Children;
Average Duration: 60 minutes;
Min.: 10 pax;
Max.: 50 pax;
Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.
Meeting Afonso,
the 1st Duke of Bragança
A recreation where children meet Afonso, the 1st Duke of Bragança. During the activity, children raise awareness of the importance of the Bragança Household in the 15th century.
Target Audience: Children;
Average Duration: 45 minutes;
Min.: 10 pax;
Max.: 50 pax;
Fee: 2,00 euros per participant.
A Day in the Middle Ages
The Milícia de Santa Maria troupe, in cooperation with the Ducal Palace’s Museum Mediators, render a medieval experience with single combats, archery, swordplay, games, storytelling, music, dancing, juggling, treasure hunting and much more.
Target Audience: Children and youngsters;
Min.: 50 pax.
Medieval Pack
Fee: 7,00 euros per participant;
Average Duration: A morning or an afternoon. Includes medieval games, herald, archery, medieval music, the legend of the castle, fencing and a tournament on foot.
Royal Pack
Fee: 14,00 euros per participant;
Average Duration: Morning & Afternoon, including all of the activities of the Medieval Pack but also climbing, medieval feats and two shows.
A Day in the 15th century
Set in the Ducal Palace, the Milícia de Santa Maria troupe, in cooperation with the Ducal Palace’s Museum Mediators, render a 15th century experience with single combats, archery, swordplay, games, music, storytelling, dancing, juggling, treasure hunting and much more.
Target Audience: Everyone;
Min.: 50 pax;
Fee: 7,00 euros per participant.