Museo Archeologico dei Ragazzi
Open-air prehistory museum in Nardò designed for children, with reconstructed camps, simulated excavation sites and a touch room.
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About the museum
The Museo Archeologico dei Ragazzi in Nardò is an open-air prehistory museum built around children’s curiosity and emotions. It was designed and created by Maria Laura Spano, a teacher specialising in museum education. It is conceived as a centre for research and experimentation in the interpretation of historical and archaeological heritage, where touching is encouraged rather than forbidden.
The site covers about 3,500 square metres and includes the “Giardino dell’Archeologia”, with a reconstruction of an Upper Palaeolithic camp and a Neolithic setting. There are also two excavation sites: one simulating a prehistoric dig and one simulating a historical-period archaeological dig, where young archaeologists can work as they would on a real research campaign.
The “Sala tattile” holds copies and reconstructions of prehistoric objects and tools, designed for multisensory routes. Rest and snack areas complete the site. The offer is based on workshops and playful activities for schools and families, including animated visits and summer camps.
Highlights
- Giardino dell’Archeologia with an Upper Palaeolithic camp
- Reconstructed Neolithic setting
- Two simulated excavation sites, prehistoric and historical
- Touch room with copies of objects and tools to handle
- Workshops and animated visits for children and families
Permanent exhibitions
- Giardino dell'Archeologia – Open-air area with an Upper Palaeolithic camp, a Neolithic setting and two simulated excavation sites.
- Sala tattile – Copies and reconstructions of objects and tools from prehistory to the Early Iron Age, for multisensory routes.
- Operated by
- Il Filo della Storia APS
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Museum designed for children: the finds and reconstructions can be touched and used in the experimental archaeology workshops.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
Equipped area for snacks and packed lunches.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | It is advisable to contact the museum to arrange a visit; educational activities for schools and families are offered. |
