Sunday 13 October sees the return of FAMU – National Day of Families at the Museum, a great celebration for children, museums and culture. A day in which parents and children can enjoy museums throughout Italy with educational activities, themed games and ad hoc proposals and can rediscover the territory in which they live in a conscious and fun way.
The MAV – Museo dell’Artigianato Valdostano di Tradizionale also adheres to this event and offers an afternoon dedicated to playing and discovering craftsmanship with ideas for adults and children.
The program includes:
- 3.00-4.00 pm conference “The educational value of play between early childhood and childhood. The role of parents.” with Professor Andrea Bobbio, professor of childhood pedagogy at the University of Valle d’Aosta;
- 3.00-4.00 pm “A velociTATÀ” workshop, between fairy tales and manual skills, for children aged 3 to 6;
- 3.00-4.00 pm: “Trottolando con l’artigiano” sculpture approach workshop for children aged 7 to 12;
- 4.00-5.30 pm “GiocaFAMU”, family team games with Lenningegno from the CEA of Hône.
For families it is an opportunity to discover the Aosta Valley craftsmanship and the museum in a different way, learn about the importance of play in the growth process of children and share an afternoon of family fun.
The conference and educational activities are free, but reservations are required at: click here .
Reservations are not required to participate in team games.
Workshops for families
In the MAV Educational Carpentry there is an air of autumn and creativity…
Every Wednesday afternoon in October, “Tracce d’autunno” awaits you at the museum, a workshop where small artisans can create original wooden stamps inspired by the nature that surrounds them and its changes. A small artifact to leave a trace of themselves and mark, together, the passage of the season.
The activity is aimed at children aged 3 to 12 and costs €8 per child with the option of a subscription.
Reservation required on the website by 5pm the day before.