Casa do Parlamento – Centro Interpretativo
Interpretation centre of the Assembly of the Republic, opposite the Palácio de São Bento, with four interactive floors on citizenship, parliament and democracy.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Casa do Parlamento – Centro Interpretativo (Parliament House – Interpretation Centre) opened on 25 April 2024 to mark 50 years of democracy in Portugal. It occupies its own building, opposite the steps of the Palácio de São Bento, the seat of the Assembly of the Republic.
The project was commissioned by the Assembly of the Republic and designed by Francisco Providência, with lecturers and researchers from the University of Aveiro. The contents are the responsibility of Parliament and aim to promote literacy about the Portuguese political system.
The exhibition is spread over four floors, devoted to Citizenship, Parliament, Democracy and Memory, and uses multimedia, games and videos. The centre also has a gallery for temporary exhibitions and a programme of educational activities and events.
Highlights
- Simulations of moments from legislative and oversight work
- Composition of Parliament since the 1st Legislature
- A rostrum like the one in the plenary chamber, where a short speech can be recorded
- Chronological timeline of parliamentary history
- Jukebox of protest songs
Permanent exhibition
- Exposição permanente: Cidadania, Parlamento, Democracia e Memória – Four interactive floors on the Portuguese political system, parliamentary work and the history of parliamentarism, with simulations, staged debates performed by actors and a timeline.
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- Assembleia da República
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission, with a free personal ticket.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition uses interactive devices, games and videos; there are activities for different audiences.
Getting there & parking
The building is opposite the Palácio de São Bento, on Rua de São Bento.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits and educational activities are handled through the address cip.educativo@ar.parlamento.pt. The centre has a gallery for temporary exhibitions. |
