From celebrating birthdays with artistic flair to embarking on nocturnal museum adventures, there’s a world of discovery awaiting children of all ages!
Did you know you can throw a memorable birthday party at MAAT? The museum offers a variety of art and science workshops, ensuring a fun-filled celebration with your best friends.
Birthday Workshops: Celebrate Creatively at MAAT
When: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month
Time Slots: 10:00–13:00 or 15:00–18:00
Where: MAAT Gallery
Booking: Advance reservations required
Dive into the art of portraiture! Guided by illustrator André Ruivo, children will experiment with various drawing techniques to observe and represent themselves and others, taking inspiration from artist Jeff Wall‘s visual universe.
Workshop: Portraits Exploration
Date: May 3rd
Time: 11:30
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 6–10 years
Ever imagined sleeping over in a museum? From May to September, kids can spend a magical night at Central Tejo, the historic power plant that once illuminated Lisbon.
Special Event: A Night at the Museum
Dates: May 9th to 10th
Time: 19:30–09:00
Ages: 6–13 years
Embark on a journey through Central Tejo and discover how electricity powered Lisbon in the 20th century.
Learn about the significance of electricity and its production in an engaging tour designed for young minds.
Guided Tours: The Electricity Factory for Youngsters
Ages: 7–12 years
Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30
Can you sneak past a sleeping dragon without stirring it? In this electrifying workshop, kids will play and learn about electrical energy by building simple circuits and testing their skills in a fun challenge.
Science Workshop: Don’t Wake the Dragon
Ages: 6+ years
Dates: Sundays, May 11th and 18th
Time: 11:30–12:30
Transform sunlight into motion! Participants will construct solar-powered cars and race them, exploring the wonders of solar energy in an exciting and educational setting.
Science Workshop: Solar-Powered Cars
Ages: 6+ years
Schedule: Saturdays at 11:30
Is it magic or science? Unravel the mysteries of electromagnets by building one and understanding its applications.
Conclude the session with a knowledge-testing game.
Science Workshop: The Magic of Electromagnets
Ages: 8+ years
Schedule: Sundays at 16:00
Calling all eco-warriors! Engage in discussions about planet preservation, choose causes, and take action. Inspired by various exhibitions, participants will activate ideas through visual arts.
Climate Emergency Workshop: Eco-Warriors
Ages: 7–12 years
Explore the intersection of art and technology.
Children will interact with robotised objects and visual programming to create unique machines, using tools like LEGO, micro bit, cables, and LEDs.
A creative experience that brings families together through artistic innovation.
STEAM Art and Robotics Workshop: ArtBot
Duration: 120 minutes
A family-friendly exploration and art workshop.
Through a museum-wide scavenger hunt, participants will use imagination and intuition to solve puzzles and challenges posed by various artists and scientists.
Art and Architecture Workshop: Discover MAAT
Date: May 25th
Time: 11:00
Duration: 120 minutes
Ages: 4+ years
For more details and to book your spot in these exciting activities, visit MAAT’s official website!
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