It is located in Largo da Feira, Marrazes, city and municipality of Leiria, in Central Portugal
The School Museum was born in 1992 from a pedagogical initiative by a group of teachers from the Marrazes primary school who decided to put together an exhibition entitled "The School Through the Times".
The Marrazes Parish Council provided a space measuring around 200m2 in which, from May 16, 1997, the School Museum became available to the public.
The exhibition remained until 1995 in a small room at the school, including books, documents, teaching materials and furniture until the Parish Council provided a larger and more suitable space and took responsibility for its conservation and exhibition.
In 1997, the museum nucleus was opened, consisting of eight rooms with different themes: Geology, Crafts and Carpentry, Classroom, Portuguese Youth, Traditional Toys, end of the Monarchy, 1st Republic and Dictatorship, illustrating the evolution of teaching in Portugal since the mid-20th century. XIX.
The vast estate that makes up the collection came together thanks to the generous donations of many people from various parts of the country who supported and cherished this initiative.
The project The Museum goes to School consists of an activity that aims to make the School Museum and its collection known.
The dynamic takes place in schools in a classroom context and students can watch an animated film
The School of Other Times, play Who Wants to Go to Class and finally solve the puzzles in an activity book.
The Classroom is one of the most prominent spaces in the School Museum and there is a replica of a classroom dating from the Estado Novo.
The exhibition includes items such as desks, slates, pointers and nib pens, donkey ears, rulers and paddles. These are also some elements of the collection that characterize that period and are on display.
Along with all the materials used by the students, there are also some objects in the classrooms from the Portuguese dictatorial period, such as portraits of the president of the republic, the head of government and the crucifix.
Supporting the work developed in classes, the tables, measuring boxes, abacuses and popular libraries are other objects highlighted.
The Museum consists of a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibition, educational service and external exhibitions.
In the Museum it is possible to view primary instruction books from the Monarchy and 1st Republic including the Silabado Method, the Portuguese Reading Method by Feliciano de Castilho, the João de Deus Method with the maternal primer, primary instruction programs since King D. Luís with his Letter of Providence, a vast collection that allows a view of what writing was and its evolution including drawings, manual work, documents, equipment and furniture.
The documentation that allows us to analyze the sanctions suffered by teachers since the 1st Republic, teacher training during the first half of the 20th century, including the 1st Pedagogical Bulletin, various diplomas, unique books and cards to help you start reading.
The existing collection is rich in memories of the Estado Novo schools and also notes on Portuguese society and culture during this period.
Portuguese Youth is widely represented with elements that allow us to observe not only the organic nature but also the manuals, cards, magazines, circulars, letters and uniforms.
The Estado Novo books and magazines aim to shape the mentality of teachers in particular and Portuguese teachers in general.
The Marrazes Parish Council provided a space measuring around 200m2 in which, from May 16, 1997, the School Museum became available to the public.
The exhibition remained until 1995 in a small room at the school, including books, documents, teaching materials and furniture until the Parish Council provided a larger and more suitable space and took responsibility for its conservation and exhibition.
In 1997, the museum nucleus was opened, consisting of eight rooms with different themes: Geology, Crafts and Carpentry, Classroom, Portuguese Youth, Traditional Toys, end of the Monarchy, 1st Republic and Dictatorship, illustrating the evolution of teaching in Portugal since the mid-20th century. XIX.
The vast estate that makes up the collection came together thanks to the generous donations of many people from various parts of the country who supported and cherished this initiative.
The project The Museum goes to School consists of an activity that aims to make the School Museum and its collection known.
The dynamic takes place in schools in a classroom context and students can watch an animated film
The School of Other Times, play Who Wants to Go to Class and finally solve the puzzles in an activity book.
The Classroom is one of the most prominent spaces in the School Museum and there is a replica of a classroom dating from the Estado Novo.
The exhibition includes items such as desks, slates, pointers and nib pens, donkey ears, rulers and paddles. These are also some elements of the collection that characterize that period and are on display.
Along with all the materials used by the students, there are also some objects in the classrooms from the Portuguese dictatorial period, such as portraits of the president of the republic, the head of government and the crucifix.
Supporting the work developed in classes, the tables, measuring boxes, abacuses and popular libraries are other objects highlighted.
The Museum consists of a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibition, educational service and external exhibitions.
In the Museum it is possible to view primary instruction books from the Monarchy and 1st Republic including the Silabado Method, the Portuguese Reading Method by Feliciano de Castilho, the João de Deus Method with the maternal primer, primary instruction programs since King D. Luís with his Letter of Providence, a vast collection that allows a view of what writing was and its evolution including drawings, manual work, documents, equipment and furniture.
The documentation that allows us to analyze the sanctions suffered by teachers since the 1st Republic, teacher training during the first half of the 20th century, including the 1st Pedagogical Bulletin, various diplomas, unique books and cards to help you start reading.
The existing collection is rich in memories of the Estado Novo schools and also notes on Portuguese society and culture during this period.
Portuguese Youth is widely represented with elements that allow us to observe not only the organic nature but also the manuals, cards, magazines, circulars, letters and uniforms.
The Estado Novo books and magazines aim to shape the mentality of teachers in particular and Portuguese teachers in general.
