History of the Museum

The Hat Museum is overseen by the City Hall of S. João da Madeira, in 1996.
History of the Museum
Concept and Vocation of the Museum

The Hat Museum is conceptually oriented to the theme of millinery industry, exposing issues related to industrial production, commercialization, the social habits and economic impact.
Concept and Vocation of the Museum
The Industrial Hat Making Company

Known in S. João da Madeira as “The New Factory” the Empresa Industrial de Chapelaria was established in 1914. António José de Oliveira Junior, its founder and a very important and loved person in S. João da Madeira.
The Industrial Hat Making Company
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Follow the news from the Hat Museum and stay up to date with our exhibitions, activities, and projects dedicated to promoting the heritage and art of hatmaking.
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See the list of Museum of Hatmaking publications available for sale.
Museum Publications
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Tell us the story of your object and the story of who used it and how they used it, and make this Museum your Museum too.
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