museu tesouro real

The Royal Treasure Museum, located in the west wing of the Ajuda National Palace, houses one of the largest vaults in the world with more than seven hundred pieces part of the old assets of the former Portuguese Royal House, some belonging to the Crown and others from the former private collections of the Portuguese Royal Family members, spread over 11 areas. The museographic project conceived a system of corridors that connect the two floors of the palace allowing the creation of an intermediate level inside the vault. From the dark environment, grazing lights break through, strategically illuminating the royal jewels. 

client
Museu do Tesouro Real
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Direcção Geral do Património Cultural
Associação de Turismo de Lisboa

year
2017 - 2023

location
Lisboa

project coordination
João Carlos dos Santos

project direction
José Alberto Ribeiro
Pedro Moreira
Nuno Vale

museography
providência design
Francisco Providência

design
providência design / united by
Daniel Guedes
Daniela Teixeira
Francisco Providência
Marta Fragata
Miguel Palmeiro
Pedro Sousa
Renata Pereira

content management
cariátides
Gabriella Casella

production
cariátides / providência design / united by
Catarina Providência
Joana Borges
Maria Providência
Sara Gonçalves

photos
Luis Ferreira Alves
Marta Ferrreira

awards
EMYA 2024 / Museu Europeu do Ano , nomeado 


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