Cariátides

Founded in Porto in 2001, Cariátides is a cultural services company specialising in heritage consultancy, museology, museography and cultural production. Its work brings together research, interpretation and design to help organisations preserve and share cultural heritage through museums, exhibitions and public projects. The company’s services include historical research, exhibition development and production, museum and interpretive centre projects, publishing, conservation and restoration, and cultural activities for communities and educational audiences.

Cariátides’ portfolio spans projects for museums, cultural institutions, municipalities, foundations and other organisations across Portugal. Examples include work with the Serralves Foundation, the Lisbon Museum, the Royal Treasury Museum and the National Theatre of São João, as well as interpretive centres, heritage sites and community initiatives. Its publications range from books documenting local history and architecture to commemorative editions. Across its projects, Cariátides supports clients in shaping meaningful ways for audiences to encounter places, collections and stories, combining cultural research with practical expertise in exhibition and heritage interpretation.