The exhibition ‘Graça Morais – An Anthology’ at the Angels Palace, which the Club visited in early May, explores key themes in Graça Morais’s work from the 1970s to the present day, bringing together over 170 works spanning drawing, painting and photography. The following paintings depict the people and memories of Vieiro, where she lived,Continue reading “Exhibition ‘Graça Morais – An Anthology’ at the Angels Palace”
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Visit to MUDE – The Design Museum
On 28 April, the Lyceum Club organised a guided tour of the exhibition “What Are Things For?” at MUDE – the Design Museum, featuring haute couture garments by national and international designers such as Christian Dior, Lacroix, José António Tenente, Luís Buchinho, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin and Nuno Baltazar, amongst others. MUDE is a museumContinue reading “Visit to MUDE – The Design Museum”
Trip to Vila Viçosa and Estremoz
On 26 and 27 March, the Club organised a trip to Vila Viçosa and Estremoz to visit the Raquel de Castro Marble Museum, the Ducal Palace and the Berardo Tile Museum in Estremoz. In their free time, the group took a short stroll around the main squares. Marble Museum At the Marble Museum, located inContinue reading “Trip to Vila Viçosa and Estremoz”
Women’s Day Celebration
On 11 March, a tea party to celebrate International Women’s Day was held at the Avenida Palace Hotel. We were joined by Professor Clotilde Celorico Palma, who holds a PhD in Legal and Economic Sciences, specialising in Tax Law, and is the author of over a hundred publications on tax matters. She spoke to usContinue reading “Women’s Day Celebration”
Visit to the National Music Museum in Mafra
In early March, the Club organised a visit to the National Music Museum at Mafra Palace, which houses a fascinating collection of classical and folk instruments from Europe, as well as from Asia, Africa and the Americas. In the morning, the group took a short stroll around Ericeira before lunch, followed by a visit toContinue reading “Visit to the National Music Museum in Mafra”
Guided tour of the Ajuda Palace – Daily Life at the Royal Table, 1862-1910
The Club organised a guided tour of the Ajuda Palace – ‘Daily Life at the Royal Table’ – where we saw, for the first time, how the meals of King Luís I and Queen Maria Pia and their closest circle were organised, in a tour evoking the long-inaccessible service areas, such as the kitchens, pantry,Continue reading “Guided tour of the Ajuda Palace – Daily Life at the Royal Table, 1862-1910”
Lyceum Club anniversary lunch
On 12 February, the Lyceum Club celebrated its 24th anniversary at the Grémio Literário with a luncheon where, once again, the bonds of friendship between the members were strengthened and everyone enjoyed each other’s company, as can be seen in the photos below.
Guided tour of the ‘Complexo Brasil’ exhibition at Gulbenkian
On 21 January, the General Assembly was held at the Magalhães Palace to approve the 2025 Management Account and the Activity Plan and Budget for 2026. After approval, a luncheon was held. On the 28th, the Club organised an interesting guided tour of the ‘Complexo Brasil’ exhibition at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. A magnificent andContinue reading “Guided tour of the ‘Complexo Brasil’ exhibition at Gulbenkian”
Guided tour of Asia House – Francisco Capelo Collection
The Club kicked off the New Year with a guided tour of Asia House – Francisco Capelo Collection, which includes pieces from fourteen Asian countries, dating from the 3rd century BC to the early 20th century: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, East Timor and the Philippines. TheContinue reading “Guided tour of Asia House – Francisco Capelo Collection”
Christmas lunch
On 17 December, the Lyceum Club Christmas lunch was held at Pateo Velho in the Order of Physicians. In a festive atmosphere, it was another lunch that provided us with excellent company. All members were given a small souvenir.