Museum education
Culture and history education • experience-oriented workshops • exhibitions
Whether it is for a child's birthday party, as a teaching supplement or as part of an exhibition, our museum educators convey varied and exciting knowledge on all aspects of archaeology with plenty of opportunities to try out yourself! We offer individual programmes on archaeological and scientific topics for different age groups.
Are you planning an exhibition on an archaeological topic and want to present it in an understandable and appealing way? We would be happy to cooperatively discuss concepts and develop a museum educational programme for your exhibitions.
All activities include a short introduction to the respective topic. The offer can be adapted to your individual wishes and needs. Looking for something else? Contact us, we will be happy to advise you!
Are you planning an exhibition on an archaeological topic and want to present it in an understandable and appealing way? We would be happy to cooperatively discuss concepts and develop a museum educational programme for your exhibitions.
All activities include a short introduction to the respective topic. The offer can be adapted to your individual wishes and needs. Looking for something else? Contact us, we will be happy to advise you!
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© Melanie Schneider Fotografie
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© Melanie Schneider Fotografie
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© Melanie Schneider Fotografie
Below is a small selection of our current offers:
Fire
It was a big step in the history of humankind when we discovered how to make fire. Fire provides warmth and protection, while also bringing more variation to the food spectrum.The participants of this activity learn different fire-making techniques and even try to make a fire themselves.
Target group: children, teenagers and adults | Duration: 1,5 hours
Stone Age knives
Stone Age people often used flint to make their tools. If worked correctly, flint has very sharp edges and is a very suitable material for a knife blade.The participants will learn about Stone Age tools and will also have the opportunity to make a Stone Age knife themselves, using a flint blade.
Target group: children, teenagers and adults | Duration: 2 hours
Jewellery
As early as 75.000 years ago, our ancestors began to adorn themselves using snail shells. Also for the first time, decorative objects made of ivory started to appear in the archaeological record of the Early Paleolithic Age.The participants make their own necklace from various natural materials.
Target group: children and teenagers | Duration: 2 hours
We also offer the following prehistory-themed activities:
- Stone Age art – painting with self-made brushes and natural colours
- Natural materials – building a treasure chest from elder wood
- Leather bag – making a bag with Stone Age tools
- Masks – creating a leather mask with self-made brushes and natural colours
- Stone Age figurines – making animal figurines from clay
- Stone Age music – building a bullroarer using Stone Age tools and making music
Mosaic art
In ancient times, small stones of different colours were pieced together to form patterns or images to decorate floors and walls.The participants of this activity will be able to design and create their own mosaic using coloured stones.
Target group: children and teenagers | Duration: 3,5 hours
Games
Dice games, board games, ball games – even in the Roman Empire children liked to play! A favourite were so-called nut games. Even today many game variations are still known.Participants discover Roman children’s games and make their own yo-yo.
Target group: children | Duration: 2 hours
Fragrances and ointments
Scented oils and soothing ointments were used by the Romans for both personal hygiene and in medicine, and were particularly widespread in Roman bathing culture.The participants in this activity produce their own scented oils and ointments following ancient recipes.
Target group: children (from 8 years), teenagers and adults | Duration: 2 hours
We also offer the following Roman-themed activities:
- Roman jewellery – designing necklaces and bracelets from silver wire
- Wax tablet – building a wax writing tablet
What can the marks on a human bone tell us about a person’s life? What can animal bones tell us about the livestock farming of the past, and why is an archaeobotanist fond of latrines?
We also offer workshops on scientific archaeology for pupils and other enthusiasts. Using original bone finds and plant materials, the participants go on a hunt for traces and learn how human osteologists, archaeozoologists and archaeobotanists conduct their investigations.
For further questions and suggestions, please contact our museum education team at +49 7071 6393265 or .
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