maat turns 5!

maat celebrates its 5th anniversary on the October 5th, with a very special programme and free entrance in both buildings, maat and Central, between 11.00 and 21.00. Come celebrate with us!

PROGRAMME

11.00–20.00
Comida Independente Market
Gardens

maat invites the Comida Independente Producers’ Market to join the celebration of the museum's fifth anniversary. The Market will take place in the gardens of the Tejo Power Station, in a green, open-air area designed by António Louro from the FURO studio.The producers’ selection is curated by Comida Independente, which has been working with producers from various regions of the country since its creation, in cooperation and ongoing observation of all that is local, emerging and environmentally aware. There will be 12 producers at this special market, which will include oysters, vegetables, fruits, fresh pasta, mushrooms, bread and much more! The marktet is sponsored by Microsoft. 

11.00–21.00    
K Club
Performance by Ari Benjamin Meyers
With Violet and DJ Tennis 
Central
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11.00–17.00    
Typography workshop 
With the Associação Oficina do Cego
Target audience: Children and Adults
Gardens

11.00–12.00     
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

11.00–12.00    
Guided tour to the installation O Barco / The Boat by Grada Kilomba
Central

11.30–12.30    
Science workshop: Solar carts 
Target audience: Families

Can sunlight be transformed into movement? Come and build a solar-powered cart in this workshop, and then drive it in an exciting race. Who will build the cart that wins this challenge? 

12.00–13.00    
Inverted Landscapes 
A performance by André e. Teodósio / Teatro Praga
Central

Starting from a connection between Lisbon and Berlin, Inverted Landscapes recalls the story of two figures from the Portuguese performing arts, who swap geographical destinations in search of a common artistic goal. 
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12.00–13.00    
Accessible Spaces: Architecture-themed Tour – Blind or low-vision audience and audiences who can see 
With José Santos
maat

A tour of the architecture of maat, designed to challenge the spectator to understand architecture as a dialogue of form, function, space and matter. The aim is to raise awareness and introduce, through sound and touch, the areas of the museum, its materials and models, so that participants can understand the complexity of the museum project that lies beyond what is visible.

12.00–13.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

12.30–13.30    
Guided tour to the exhibition Storytelling Metters
Central

13.00–14.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

14.00–15.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

15.00–16.00
Monumental Tour
Central

Come and visit the factory that lit up Lisbon - the Tejo Power Station - and learn more about energy phenomena and environmental challenges in this interactive tour.

16.00–17.30  
Legible Spaces - Architecture-themed tour
maat + Central   

These tours provide an overview of maat's temporary exhibitions. In a tailor-made themed tour for different audiences, participants are challenged to discover the artwork and the artist(s).

16.00–18.00    
Discovering maat - Workshop for children 
With José Santos
Target audience: Children, 4-11 years-old
maat + Central

In a game of clues, you will have to use your imagination, your intuition, your hands and your feet to overcome challenges and solve puzzles. Are you ready to embark on a surprising universe of experiences and sensations?  

16.00–17.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition Rehearsals for a Community
Central

16.00–17.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

17.00–18.00    
Inverted Landscapes 
Performance by André e. Teodósio / Teatro Praga
Central

Starting from a connection between Lisbon and Berlin, Inverted Landscapes recalls the story of two figures from the Portuguese performing arts, who swap geographical destinations in search of a common artistic goal. 
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17.00–18.00    
Guided tour to the installation O Barco / The Boat by Grada Kilomba
Power Station

17.00–18.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

18.00–19.00    
Guided visit to the EDP Foundation gardens and art installations
Gardens

19.00–20.00    
maat Climate Collective 
Central

For this virtual gathering, we will discuss the meaning, necessity, and challenges of climate justice—within the cultural and artistic sphere, and within public policy and community activism—in advance of COP26, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties meeting this year in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12, which bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.Invited guests Ashish Ghadiali, of Wretched of the Earth, and Penny Wangari-Jones, of Racial Justice Network (UK) Wretched of the Earth and Racial Justice Network.
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19.00–20.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat

20.00–21.00    
Guided tour to the exhibition DAY by Carsten Höller 
maat