Sobre | Muesc

MUESC – Museu da Escola Secundária de Camões integrates the historical archive, the historical library, the visitable reserve and exhibition spaces. The objectives of this school service are the conservation and study of the estate, the assembly of museum modules of a historical nature and literary, scientific and artistic exhibitions of an interactive nature, with the involvement of the school community in the different phases of the entire process, in partnership with internal and external institutions and entities.

The potential of the Camões Secondary School collection transcends the expository approach because it allows promoting innovation in research, learning methodologies, intervention and communication methods. The exploration of historical objects existing in this school (books, manuscripts, photographs, glass plates for projection, films and projection machines, maps, paintings, sculptures, pieces associated with a celebration, anatomical models, natural history specimens, associated scientific instruments to a disciplinary area, among others to be considered) will also allow, through forays into the history of science, arts and humanities, a better understanding of ideas, theories and phenomena.

The Library's collection includes reference works spanning several centuries, symbols of Portuguese culture and universal history. It also constitutes a fundamental resource for better understanding and knowledge of the school's material and immaterial heritage, pedagogical practices, ideas and the human mind.

The archival heritage of Escola Secundária de Camões offers extensive documentation related to the life of the school, which is fundamental for research, teaching and culture, necessary for the valorization of the heritage. It is the archive that allows the production, transmission or dissemination of knowledge in the form of exhibitions, routes or itineraries. Therefore, documentary heritage has a double value: as heritage in itself and as information associated with collections, objects, people and traditions.

Therefore, based on experience and direct contact with material and immaterial goods, it is proposed to participate in an active process of appropriation and appreciation of cultural references, contributing to the development of an integrated training and cultural program, having as its vector of knowledge production and the school's cultural heritage.

Coordination

Anabela Teixeira | Catarina Leal | Cecília Cunha

Members of the various teams