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The Casa Hermes Foundation (FCH) promotes health literacy, well-being, and access to knowledge among diverse audiences. Includes educational programs, social initiatives, guided visits, thematic events, and partnerships with schools, institutions, and local organizations. Skope \u2013 Health and Medicine Museum <\/em>serves as a privileged space for mediation and learning, where science, culture, and citizenship intersect in an accessible and participatory way.<\/p>\n \u2022 Educational programs and health literacy Educational programme for schools<\/strong><\/p>\n Educational Programme for Schools Adapted to all levels of education, the programme includes thematic activities that complement different academic curricula, addressing topics such as the evolution of medicine, health and prevention, healthy lifestyles, the history of science and the human body. The activities relate to various subject areas \u2014 Biology and Geology, Citizenship, History, Environmental Studies, Arts or Physical Education \u2014 and promote health literacy, critical thinking and the connection between museum heritage and school knowledge.<\/p>\n Culture that Cares<\/strong> The programme values the identity, memory and social role of senior citizens, encouraging socialisation, physical and emotional well-being and the integration of culture as a complement to health.<\/p>\n Adaptable to different contexts and needs, it is available in short-term, continuous or long-term formats, promoting a lasting impact on the quality of life and active participation of the senior population.<\/p>\n Holidays at the Museum <\/strong>More than just a summer camp, the programme promotes active learning and socialising, creating memorable experiences that combine education and leisure. Each edition is built around a central theme, allowing participants to experiment with different artistic languages, develop social skills and strengthen their connection with heritage and the local community.<\/strong><\/p>\n Summer Medical School With a strong impact on the formation and education of young people, the initiative reinforces the joint role of NOVA Medical School and Casa Hermes Foundation in promoting health literacy and bringing science closer to the community. By inspiring positive behaviours from childhood, the programme contributes to building sustainable habits and improving the well-being of children and their families.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pulsar and Health and Wellbeing Tips Pulsar brings together thematic articles written by experts, addressing different aspects of physical, mental and social well-being, while Health Tips presents brief, practical and accessible content in line with the themes of the month. Together, these initiatives seek to inform, inspire and raise awareness in the community about adopting healthy lifestyle habits, contributing to a more conscious and participatory health ecosystem.<\/p>\n Museum and public engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n Types of Visits to Skope<\/strong> Guided visits<\/strong> Visits with audio guide<\/strong> Events More than just an inspiring setting, holding events at the Casa Hermes Foundation represents a commitment to social responsibility: by choosing this venue, you are directly supporting the development of training, research and health education projects, contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of knowledge in this fundamental area.<\/p>\n Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u2022 Museum and public engagement
\u2022 Community and partnerships<\/p>\n
<\/strong>In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Casa Hermes Foundation launched its first Educational Programme aimed at schools, with the aim of strengthening the school curriculum through interactive and interdisciplinary proposals.<\/p>\n
Culture that Cares is a project by the Casa Hermes Foundation that promotes active ageing and cultural participation among senior citizens. The initiative combines guided tours and activities centered around four themes:<\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>This is an educational and cultural programme that transforms school holidays into an opportunity for discovery, creativity and fun. Aimed at children aged between 6 and 12, it combines recreational activities, themed workshops, games and guided tours that explore the museum’s historical, artistic and scientific heritage. The aim is to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking and bring younger audiences closer to culture in a safe and stimulating environment.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Summer Medical School: Lifestyle is an educational programme organised by NOVA Medical School in partnership with Casa Hermes Foundation, which has been available annually to children in the Aveiro region since 2025.\u00a0\u00a0 This programme is aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 and promotes healthy lifestyles through practical activities, interactive workshops and self-care dynamics, addressing essential topics such as nutrition, physical activity and mental health.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Pulsar and Health Tips are two monthly columns published on Skope’s social media platforms, under a partnership with NOVA Medical School, with the aim of promoting health literacy among the public.<\/p>\n
Skope offers two types of visits, tailored to different audience profiles and interests:<\/p>\n
These provide a more immersive and contextualised experience, led by specialist guides. Starting with the history of medicine, these visits deepen knowledge about the relevant historical heritage in the field of medicine and its evolution, placing it in its respective socio-economic and political context over time. They provide a more detailed understanding of the exhibits and the role of medicine in the development of society, inviting reflection on the past, present and future of this fundamental area.<\/p>\n
Skope provides audio guides in Portuguese, English and Spanish, allowing visitors to take a guided tour at their own pace and according to their own curiosity. This option promotes a personalised experience that is accessible to both national and international audiences, ensuring autonomy without losing the essential historical and scientific context.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The Casa Hermes Foundation offers a range of unique venues for corporate events, providing an excellent setting in a distinctive 19th-century building, with architectural features that evoke other times and places, where history and art coexist harmoniously.<\/p>\n