Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta

Among peacocks, box hedges and statues

26 May

10:00 — 18:00

Campo Grande 245

* Self-guided visit

Pets are not allowed.
The access is limited, on a first-come, first-served basis, without prior registration.
This is an entirely free event.

Passing through the Museum of Lisbon building, which forms part of an old palace and recreational grounds dating from the 18th century, you will find the garden of the Palácio Pimenta.

It is divided into three large areas: to the right of a pathway flanked by linden trees, is the great lawn, where male peacocks strut and show off; to the left, a thicket of cypress, cork oak and grevillea. Follow the pathway, passing a pond with classical statues, and you will arrive at the Bordallo Pinheiro garden. Here you will be surprised by giant ceramic animals hiding between the box hedges, fruit of the artist’s bold imagination.

In the middle of the hedges you will also encounter the characteristic silhouette of the Japanese acacia (Sophora japonica var pendula), its branches cascading towards the ground.

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11:00

Families

Worms Here!

The Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta are leisure gardens, developed to complement the 17th century palace that is now home to the Museum of Lisbon. This ensemble contains three distinct zones: the formal walled garden, the forest and two former agricultural areas, now repurposed.

The Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta are highly biodiverse. There are also some very important organisms that are not so easy to catch sight of: worms!

This workshop follows the process of composting, in a guided visit led by Ana Margarida Campos (from the Museum Education Department), beginning at the composting station of Pimenta Palace. All of the family is invited to roll up their sleeves and get involved.


Conducted by: Paula Ribeiro
Location: Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta

For ages 4 and above
Capacity: 25 people
Duration: 75 minutes

Registration not required. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.


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15:00

Guided Visits

Hidden Gods in the Garden

The Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta are leisure gardens, developed to complement the 17th century palace that is now home to the Museum of Lisbon.

Gods, divinities and fantastical stories can be discovered in the museum and garden of Pimenta Palace. Statues that personify summer, autumn and spring; Neptune and his retinue of marine creatures and even a curious dedication to the messenger god – Mercury.

Come and discover the oneiric, mythological dimension of the Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta, led by Filomena Barata.


Conducted by: Filomena Barata, Museu Nacional do Traje / Associação Clenardus: Promoção e Ensino da
Cultura e Línguas Clássicas.
Location: Museum of Lisbon Gardens – Palácio Pimenta

For all ages
Capacity: 30 people
Duration: 75 minutes

Registration not required. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.


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