Marrazes School Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Leiria > Leiria > Leiria > Outeiro da Fonte

Location

The Marrazes School Museum is located in the Outeiro da Fonte urbanization. This area is an integral part of the locality of Marrazes, which in turn is situated within the municipality of Leiria. The site is embedded in the urban fabric of the parish, serving as a point of reference within the area.

A Journey Through School Time

This museum invites visitors to step back in time to explore the history of education in Portugal. By touring its rooms, one can gain perspective on what school was like for past generations and understand the evolution of teaching methods. The space evokes memories and curiosity about the educational environment of other eras.

The Historical and Pedagogical Collection

The museum houses a diverse collection illustrating the school universe of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a particular focus on the 1930s and 1940s. The collection includes classroom furniture, didactic equipment, utensils used by students and teachers, and a vast quantity of books and documents related to primary education. One of the attractions is the recreation of a classroom from the Estado Novo period, which transports visitors directly into that historical context.

Materials and Themes

In addition to the recreated classroom, the museum features other thematic areas exploring different facets of school life and education. Visitors can observe collections of iconography, traditional toys, and materials related to pedagogical and civic organizations of the era. The bibliographic and documentary collection also allows for deeper understanding of the evolution of curricula and pedagogical practices over several decades.

The Origin of the Project

The creation of the Marrazes School Museum originated from a pedagogical project developed by local primary school teachers in the early 1990s. The project, initially conceived as an exhibition on school through the ages, gathered a significant collection of materials which, with the support of local entities, led to the founding of this museum space dedicated to the memory and history of education.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt