A very informative museum about the history of hat making. I wish that more of the captions were available in English and that there were hats in sale. The exhibition is well looked after, and visitors can get up close to the exhibits, which is very cool. My only disappointment was that a town that is so famous for its hats, there was very little evidence of the importance of the industry on the streets, at the cafes or in the shops. There is no evidence of the importance of the hat industry and even buying a hat in the town is not as easy as we expected.

A journey through history in the world of hats

Very interesting museum the guide was 5 star

Interesting museum with old machineries. The temporary exhibition was truly fantastic.

Really good experience. The guide spoke English and was very knowledgeable. She knows her hats.

(Translated by Google) The remarkable Hat Museum, which puts the City far ahead with regard to hat making, is with great pride that the Sanjoanenses see themselves in this unique trade in Portugal, giving the City the importance it so deserves. (Original) Assinalável Museu da Chapelaria, que põe a Cidade muito à frente no que às feitura de chapéus diz respeito, é com enorme orgulho que os Sanjoanenses se revêem neste comércio único em Portugal, dando à Cidade a relevância que tanto merece.

(Translated by Google) Here we learn about the whole process of making the hat, with photos and machines that made its history. Very good! (Original) Aqui ficamos a saber como era todo o processo do fabrico do chapéu, com fotos e máquinas que fizeram a sua história. Muito bom!

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and magnificent museum that is undoubtedly a must visit because the history of the hat has a lot of conquest and a story to tell, from hats that were made in the 70.80.90 years and the famous hats. that were made for great movie actors, I advise everyone to visit (Original) Um belo e magnífico museu que sem duvida que é obrigatório ir visitar pois a historia do chapeu tem mt conquista e mt história pra contar, desde de chapeus que se fizeram na época de anos 70,80,90 e por ai fora tambem os famosos chapéus que se fizeram pra grandes actores de grandes filmes, aconselho a todos irem visitar

Good food and drinks. Short on parking. Recommended for lunch or dinner but at dinner is quiet

I liked it without a doubt and even more so the staff. Ms. Célia is friendly and attentive. Good luck to everyone and keep going.

Fantastic journey from rabbits to hats by beating and soaking and stretching and shrinking until a smooth elegant hat emerges !

Great place.

Museum we were very interested in understanding the different steps in making a hat. Needs to be updated

Utensils and machinery used in the manufacture of hats

Very good museum of hat craft Industry.

I loved. Living proof that memory must be preserved. I recommend visiting.

We visited yesterday and were surprised with a very nice tour by Rosa who is very knowledgable. I would highly recommend visiting this museum. Thank you for the excellent historical insight and the people's history!

Sara has been an amazing guide, we had no expectations and really enjoyed the visit.

(Translated by Google) To visit I advise (Original) Para visitar aconselho

(Translated by Google) With such a vast history, the museum itself leaves something to be desired with the little information it offers visitors about the world size of the factory. (Original) Com uma história tão vasta o museu em si deixa a desejar com a pouca informação que oferece aos visitantes relativamente à dimensão mundial da fábrica.

(Translated by Google) Great! It shows what was the production of hats until the century. Not to be missed next to the Footwear Museum (Original) Excelente! Mostra o que foi a produção de chapéus até ao séc. XX.A não perder ao lado o Museu do calçado

(Translated by Google) Loved both the shoe and headgear museums! (Original) Adorei ambos os museus o de calçado e o de chapelaria!

(Translated by Google) Amazing (Original) Espetacular

(Translated by Google) It should have a room with audiovisual support to explain the whole process of hat making. Apart from that 5 * (Original) Deveria ter uma sala com apoio audiovisual para a explicação de todo o processo de manufatura dos chapéus. Tirando isso 5*

Thank you for the personal tour! Very polite employees and an extremely exciting journey into the history of hats. And I was also pleased that the price of the ticket included another exhibition - of a modern designer. thank you

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom

(Translated by Google) It's pretty (Original) Está bonito

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful !! I strongly advise the visit! (Original) Giríssimo!! Aconselho vivamente a visita!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. (Original) Muito interessante.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful service, sensational history and a very well prepared collection (Original) Atendimento maravilhoso, história sensacional e um acervo muito bem preparado

(Translated by Google) € 2 entry, € 3 If you also visit the Museum of shoes From the 19th to the 21st of July it was the fair of the hat x that the exhibition was not complete but we had a good time and the girl was very kind (Original) 2€ la entrada , 3€ Si visitas también el Museo de los zapatos Del 19 al 21 de julio era la feria del sombrero x eso la exposición no estaba completa pero nos lo pasamos bien y la chica fue muy amable

(Translated by Google) Congratulations to those responsible for industrial tourism. We love the museum and the testimonies of the former workers. The dynamics involving children and young people resulted. Congratulations. Thank you for your sharing. (Original) Parabéns aos responsáveis pelo turismo industrial. Adoramos o museu e os testemunhos dos ex trabalhadores. A dinâmica envolvendo crianças e jovens resultou. Parabéns. É obrigada pela vossa partilha.

Indepth knowledge about hat making history and the machinery/people involved. All in the historic building taken care by 🎩 gurus. <3

(Translated by Google) Very good museum. I recommend. (Original) Museu muito bom. Recomendo.

(Translated by Google) Installed in the old factory, it gives us a sample of what was the headwear industry in the last century. In addition to the historical perspective it houses a permanent collection of machinery and other utensils used in the manufacture of hats. To highlight a space dedicated to an estate of Miss Knott, secretary of Calouste Gulbenkian, with many hats and shoes used in the many receptions in which he was present. As a temporary exhibition presents a collection of models of hats designed by Araceli Sancho. Visits are free on Sunday mornings. Not to be missed! (Original) Instalado na antiga fábrica, dá-nos uma mostra do que foi a indústria da chapelaria no século passado. Para além da perspectiva histórica aloja um espólio, permanente, de maquinaria e outros utensílios usados na fabricação de chapéus. De realçar um espaço dedicado a um espólio de Miss Knott, secretária de Calouste Gulbenkian, com variadíssimos chapéus e sapatos usados nas muitas recepções em que esteve presente. Como exposição temporária apresenta uma colecção de modelos de chapéus desenhados por Araceli Sancho. As visitas são grátis nas manhãs de domingo. A não perder!

(Translated by Google) Very nice visit with the children at the weekend (Original) Muito bonito aconcelho a visita com as crianças ao fim de semana

(Translated by Google) Very interesting museum representative of one of the most important industries in both the region and the country, however having a "public office" opening creates a barrier in visits, the service is almost please with very little availability to give information. A very interesting video with the hat making process is shown on a very low quality screen and very small, besides the discomfort for those who want to see. It was funny when I wanted to see the temporary exhibit locked up and everything in the dark had to go open the room. It is worth the desire to keep this memory alive. (Original) Museu muito interessante representativo de uma das indústrias mais importantes quer da região quer do país, no entanto haver um horário de "repartição pública" cria uma barreira nas visitas, o atendimento é quase por favor com muito pouca disponibilidade a dar informações. Um vídeo com o processo de fabrico dos chapéus, muito interessante, é mostrado num ecrã de baixíssima qualidade e muito pequeno, além do desconforto para quem quer ver. Foi caricato quando quis ver a exposição temporária estar fechada á chave e tudo às escuras teve do segurança ir abrir a sala. Vale a vontade de manter esta memória viva.

(Translated by Google) Nice place super clean, not expensive 2 € to do if you are in the area (Original) Bel endroit super propre, pas chère 2 € à faire si vous êtes dans le coin

(Translated by Google) They explain the way hats were produced and their history. There is also another area dedicated to footwear. Very interesting and a lovely guide. The photos belong to a temporary exhibition. (Original) Explican la forma en que se producían los sombreros y su historia. Hay también otra zona dedicada al calzado. Muy interesante y una guía encantadora. Las fotos pertenecen a una exposición temporal.

(Translated by Google) An iconic museum of the city of São João da Madeira. It shows all the machines and accessories that are still used today to make hats. It is indeed a very special industry and it is unfortunate that it is not a fashion to wear all hats. The location is very good and the price very affordable. Congratulations! (Original) Um museu icónico da cidade de São João da Madeira. Mostra todas as máquinas e acessórios que ainda hoje são usados para fazer os chapéus. É de facto uma indústria muito especial e é pena que não seja uma moda usarmos todos chapéu. A localização é muito boa e o preço muito acessível. Parabéns!

(Translated by Google) A good place to get acquainted with the history of the coat rack industry. (Original) Um bom lugar para conhecer a história da indústria chapeleira.

(Translated by Google) A space full of history that tells the story, well organized, incredibly friendly staff an organized and well explained estate. Mandatory passage for those who come to spend a few days in the district. (Original) Um espaço cheio de história que conta a história, bem organizado, o staff incrivelmente simpático um espólio organizado e bem explicado. Passagem obrigatória a quem vier passar uns dias pelo distrito.

(Translated by Google) Great museum, difficult parking (Original) Ótimo museu, estacionamento difícil

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and well structured. (Original) Muito interessante e bem estruturado.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting route. Unique service (Original) Um percurso muito interessante. Atendimento ímpar

(Translated by Google) Friendly price, quiet place and where we can learn about headgear, it is worth visiting at least one life (Original) Preço simpático, local sossegado e onde podemos aprender sobre a chapelaria, vale a pena visitar pelo menos uma vida

(Translated by Google) Very versatile. (Original) Muito versátil.

(Translated by Google) Also very good restaurant (Original) Também restaurante muito bom

(Translated by Google) I found it very interesting. I enjoyed and recommend the visit. (Original) Achei muito interessante.Gostei e recomendo a visita.

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(Translated by Google) I loved knowing how it all started (Original) Adorei conhecer como tudo começou

(Translated by Google) Simply. I loved it. I recommend (Original) Simplesmente. Adorei. Recomendo

(Translated by Google) Very interesting to know how everything worked (Original) Muito interessante saber como tudo funcionava

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. Here you can see all the machinery used to treat the hair used to make the felt that was later made into hats. I advise to add to this visit a visit to the factory still in work where the felt is currently made (Original) Muito interessante. Aqui pode ver-se toda a maquinaria utilizada para tratar o pelo usado para fazer o feltro que depois era transformado em chapéus. Aconselho a juntar a esta visita uma visita à fabrica ainda em laboração onde actualmente se faz o feltro

(Translated by Google) Locka with history (Original) Locka com história

(Translated by Google) Museum 5 Stars. Low customer service, nonexistent store (Original) Museu 5 estrelas. Atendimento baixo, loja inexistente

(Translated by Google) Museum very well equipped with machines for hat making (Original) Museu muito bem apetrechado com máquinas para fábrico dos chapéus

(Translated by Google) An excellent museum (Original) Um excelente museu

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, the spirit of antiquity and quality in everything) (Original) Очень интересно, дух старины и качества во всем)

(Translated by Google) Beautiful temporary exhibition (Original) Exposição temporária belíssima

(Translated by Google) Interesting tour and for the price, do not hesitate (Original) Visite intéressante et pour le prix il ne faut hésiter

It is a great museum of the hats.