Casa de Mateus is a particular place where historical heritage and natural heritage come together. This reality is based on a set of ideas developed over the last few centuries, which have enabled the preservation of this heritage through the joint actions of a family unit and, more recently, the statutory missions of the Casa de Mateus Foundation, established in 1970.

Getting to know Casa de Mateus, a microcosm of society, is also getting to know our history, the history of Portugal, Europe and the world. Each piece in the museum transports us to different historical realities, intrinsic to our collective memory, which must be safeguarded and valued through actions that promote heritage education. Enjoying the historical heritage of Casa de Mateus, through the Museum Trail, means being aware of the need to preserve a precious asset that others, like us, will discover in this place, in this House, in other times!

Check out the Foundation's Cultural Agenda for the full programme.