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Here, each hat holds the memory of its maker and wearer. More than just exhibits, they are symbols of a city shaped by industry and the knowledge of its artisans. At the Hat Museum, tradition and innovation intersect to breathe new life into this unique heritage, inviting you to discover stories that live on.
Saar Snoek is a sculptor and painter from the Netherlands.
Her felt creations are wearable works of art, from hats to organic sculptures that evoke nature and its complex relationship with humans. Her creative process combines rigor in the control of natural felting with unlikely materials.
Saar Snoek finds inspiration in mathematical patterns of nature, using them as a starting point to create hats that are also sensory sculptures, committed to the use of sustainable and ecological materials.
The Hat Museum offers a virtual visit to its renewed permanent, bilingual and free exhibition.
This virtual tour allows visitors from any part of the world to get to know this unique heritage of the Portuguese hat-making industry.
The Hat Museum offers a virtual visit to its renewed permanent, bilingual and free exhibition.
This virtual tour will allow visitors from any part of the world to get to know this unique heritage of the Portuguese hat-making industry.
In May, the Hat Museum hosted one of the sessions of the Encontros na Moagem conference, which this year focused on the theme “What Is Memory Worth? Bringing Industrial Spaces Back to Life”, encouraging reflection on the preservation, rehabilitation, and enhancement of industrial heritage.
The programme brought together researchers, architects, museum professionals, and heritage specialists to discuss a range of experiences and projects developed in Portugal and Spain.
On 27 November 2025, the Hat Museum hosted another edition of the “Visitas em Rede” programme of the Portuguese Museum Network.
The visit was attended by the technical team of the Portuguese Museum Network, as well as by directors and museum professionals from across the country.
During this visit, the Museum’s refurbished exhibition was presented, the result of a project supported by ProMuseus 2023.
On 14 November, the Hat Museum took part in the 8th Conference of the Algarve Museum Network.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Faro Convention (2005), the paper ''From Unhas Negras (Black Nails) to Heritage: a Relationship with History(ies)'' was presented. It addressed the museological and heritage-related challenges involved in the way the Museum integrates the hat-making community into the museological process, preserving not only objects and memories, but also putting into practice the notion of heritage as a living and participatory process.
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2026
On September 19, the Hat Museum promotes a workshop of Millinery by Carolina Cameira, a unique opportunity to explore the art of creating hats with specialized guidance. During the session, participants will learn finishing and customizing techniques, allowing them to create their own fascinator. In the workshop, Carolina Cameira will share her knowledge and experience, guiding participants in creating unique and personalized pieces, a practical and creative experience that combines tradition and contemporaneity in the art of hair. Minimum age for participation: 16 Registration fee: €30.00 (the amount goes to Animal Defense/Support Associations)For more information and registration, please contact museuchapelaria@cm-sjm.pt or call 256 200 206 About the teacher Carolina Cameira:Of Portuguese nationality, Carolina Cameira graduated in London, where she attended the course "Millinery Fascinators" at the London College of Fashion. He also participated in workshops with the renowned hatmaker Edwina Ibbotson, explored textile printing techniques with Dawn Dupree at City Lit College and deepened his knowledge of hatchery at Kensington and Chelsea College, among others.
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