Museu, comunidade e património cultural imaterial: um estudo de caso - o Museu da Terra de Miranda

In this article, I intend to specifically discuss the relationship that can be established between museums and communities, in the treatment, disclosure, recording and protection of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). To do so, I will present a case study of two exhibitions presented by the "Museu da Terra de Miranda" (Miranda do Douro), which outline the knowledge and know-how underlying the objects and collections, at the same time placing them in their proper functional background. In this case, the objective is to establish a closer relationship between material and immaterial aspects in the museology context, highlighting the importance of the presence of immaterial aspects in interpreting and understanding collections. I will attempt, using these examples, to create a space for reflection on the importance of a participative museological practice, led by a shift in paradigm, recommended by UNESCO through the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, expressed through the participation of social actors in the treatment of ICH