POMPEII FOR CHILDREN
The archaeological site of Pompeii is to open a special area, called the Pompeii Children's Museum dedicated to younger visitors, following the successful initiative of the Children's Museum of Verona, with the aim of catering for and involving future generations of visitors.
The Pompeii Children's Museum is to open in spring 2025, but meanwhile, the archaeological site already organizes special programmes for children, such as treasure hunts, interactive games, theatrical performances and so on.
The museum will be located in the 19th century Casina Rosellino, located inside the Archaeological Park, which is presently being renovated and adapted. Outside the Casino is a 1,800 sqm garden, which will contain 25 interactive exhibits. There will also be an indoor meeting room, theatre, bookshop and reception area, as well as the ArcheoFabLab, a laboratory focussing on ancient arts and techniques.
The initiative involves some twenty partnerships, both public and private, with contributions from institutions such as the Academy of Fine Arts and the University Federico II of Naples, the Vesuvius State Park, the City Theatre of Napoli, City of Science, the Foundation Quartieri Spagnoli, as well as the music Academy of Bari (Apulia), the Maiella Conservatory of Music(Abruzzo) and others.
Info: Tel. +39.081.8575.347 www.pompeiichildrensmuseum.it info@pompei.info@cultura.gov.it
