Step into the most family-friendly museum at WOW and uncover the story of cork – one of nature’s most versatile and surprising materials. From wine stoppers to space shuttles, explore how cork plays a key role in industries you’d never expect.
Wander through Portugal’s cork oak forests and learn how they support biodiversity, providing a habitat for countless species. Discover how cork production is one of the rare examples of a carbon-negative industry, actively helping the planet. Find out why Portugal is the world’s leading cork producer, responsible for over 50% of global supply, with thousands of hectares dedicated to the cork oak tree.
This immersive journey invites you to touch, smell and explore every step of cork’s transformation – from the tree to the finished product. Be amazed by the many ways cork is used in design, fashion, construction, technology and more. And to top it all off, you’ll even have the chance to create your own personalised cork stopper to take home as a unique souvenir.
Interactive, educational, and fun – this is an ideal experience for visitors of all ages, right in the heart of WOW, the cultural district.
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