Family Activities

The Jewellery Museum is a place full of stimuli in which to spend precious time together dedicated to the discovery of the fascinating art of goldsmithing.

Over the weekend, themed laboratory activities and guided itineraries allow young and old to get lost in the Museum Rooms and immerse themselves in the sparkling world of jewels, discovering their functions and meanings.

NEXT WORKSHOPS

A Spooktacular Jewel
Sunday, 26 October 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" A Spooktacular Jewel "

 

What happens when imagination meets the treasures of the museum? We’ll find out in this Halloween-themed workshop, where children and families will be inspired by the collections to design and create unique jewelry. An opportunity to have fun, explore, and bring to life some delightfully spooky—but truly precious—creations!

 
 

The Enchantment of Wishes
Sunday, 28 December 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" The Enchantment of Wishes "

Let’s make the new year shine! In this special workshop, children and their families will create a precious decorative object: a dreamcatcher that reflects all the colors and wishes for the new year, making their room even more special and full of sparkle!

Secret Treasure Box
Sunday, 25 January 2026
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Secret Treasure Box "

A creative workshop where children can make their own personalized treasure box using recycled materials and lots of imagination. A hands-on activity that encourages creativity, respect for the environment, and the joy of “handmade” creations. Each child will take home a unique and special little masterpiece.

Yesterday’s Jewels, Today’s Creations
Sunday, 22 February 2026
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Yesterday’s Jewels, Today’s Creations "

Become a real goldsmith for a day! We will explore the collections dedicated to Vicentine art, focusing in particular on repoussé work. Children will be able to choose from a variety of materials to create a piece of jewelry that combines tradition and imagination.

Green and gold thumb
Sunday, 29 March 2026
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Green and gold thumb "

A special adventure for little explorers: inspired by nature’s masterpieces in the museum, we will decorate a small pot that will become a precious home for the flowers we will make bloom.

Among Fabrics and Sparkles, Like Ladies and Knights
Sunday, 26 April 2026
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Among Fabrics and Sparkles, Like Ladies and Knights "

With the help of the objects and paintings on display in the museum, we’ll take a leap into the past and become little ladies and young knights. We’ll be inspired by fabrics and special accessories to create a drawing that we’ll decorate with colorful and sparkling materials. A workshop full of imagination and fun!

The Enchanted World of Pearls
Sunday, 24 May 2026
h 10:30 - 12:00

" The Enchanted World of Pearls "

We will learn all about pearls—their history and the role they have played over the centuries—guided by the objects on display in the museum. At the end, we will become little artists and, using beads, create a unique object to take home as a memento of the experience…

PRICES:
  • Kids::
    Free access
    € 4,50 Lab
  • Adulti:
    € 10,00 Access (€ 5,00 if residents of Vicenza and Province)
    € 4,50 Lab
Contacts and booking:

/ T. +39.0444.320799

In collaboration with:

Scatola Cultura - cooperativa sociale
Loison

PAST LABS

Eco-Jewellery
Sunday, 25 May 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Eco-Jewellery "

The workshop focuses on the current theme of recycling: the activity starts with a visit-focused tour of the “Future Room,” in which “unusual” jewelry can be encountered, made from materials commonly recognized as waste materials. In the workshop then the children can create a piece of jewelry, such as a keychain, starting from a base to which bubble wrap and plastic can be added. A good way to raise awareness and convey the values and goals of Agenda 2030. Beauty is also encountered in recycled objects that take on a new preciousness, thanks to the creativity of those who made them.

Precious Designs
Sunday, 27 April 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Precious Designs "

Designing a piece of jewellery, choosing materials, matching them, cutting them, shaping them, requires study and great experience. In the Museum we will be inspired by the jewelry on display to understand how important the chosen theme and design are, even before the actual making. Nature, art, architecture, history--many are the sources of inspiration.

Prodigious amulets
Sunday, 30 March 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Prodigious amulets "

For many peoples and throughout history, certain pieces of jewellery always had incredible power. They are capable of protecting the wearer, attracting happiness and health, and chasing away what creates malaise or sadness. The Museum preserves some “magical” jewellery, amulets and talismans that span centuries but retain their power intact. In the workshop, you can create your own prodigious amulet to hang around your neck, keep in your pocket or purse. Those who wish can bring along tiny items to personalize their talisman.

My precious mosaic
Sunday, 23 February 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" My precious mosaic "

With this activity we start with a tour of the Museum, focusing on Byzantine mosaic, an ancient jewel: in ancient times, wonderful surfaces with colorful designs were created using square tessellations and gold. Using the Opus Tessellatum technique, a design with circular movements was thus created, just as can be seen in Museums or sites of historical interest today. For the workshop activity, it will be the children themselves, with the support of their parents, who will create a design and color it with the glass mosaic tiles.

Minerals to be discovered!
Sunday, 26 January 2025
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Minerals to be discovered! "

An interactive visit that will allow children and adults to touch the raw material from which gemstones magically worked to create jewellery. A plunge into the discovery of aesthetics in nature.

Sunday, 19 January 2025
h 10:00 - 18:00

" Pepite d'oro a cura di voilà atelier creativo "

In the workshop, participants will be guided to discover the journey of gold, from its raw state to the creation of a unique piece of jewelry. They will be shown how gold, shrouded in fascination and mystery, is transformed: they will see it molten, liquid and shapeless, ready to be shaped. Participants will go in search of precious nuggets and, through casual gestures, watch the golden rivulets come to life, giving rise to unexpected creations. A hands-on, engaging experience to discover the qualities that make this material so special and irresistible. Workshop by registration. Max 15 children ages 5 to 7.

Goldsmith...by nature!
Sunday, 29 December 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Goldsmith...by nature! "

The goldsmith is a professional figure who makes valuable jewellery by combining the ancient traditions of craftsmanship with current fashion. Inside the Museum we will discover how many artisans have been inspired by nature, its shapes, colors and details, sometimes imperceptible to the naked eye. A sensory experience that will allow young people to make a piece of jewellery reminiscent of nature in the workshop while being transported by the beauty that surrounds them.

Clay magic...prehistoric!
Sunday, 24 November 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Clay magic...prehistoric! "

When the earth merges with water, sometimes it creates clay. Starting with a mold made of wood and string, a prehistoric necklace will be created together in the workshop, a powerful accessory to keep ferocious animals away and ward off all sorts of dangers!

Clay&Jewellery
Sunday, 27 October 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Clay&Jewellery "

A path that will accompany the youngest to discover the museum collection and the exhibition on ceramics. From the union of jewelry and craftsmanship, this path is intended to experiment with the use of clay and its versatility, to create a precious piece of jewelry decorated with different techniques that in the past and still today potters use.

Eco-Gioielli
Sunday, 26 May 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Eco-Gioielli "

The workshop focuses on the current recycling theme: the activity starts with a visit to the "Future Room", where you can encounter "unusual" jewels, made with materials commonly recognized as waste materials. Then during the laboratory, children will create a jewel, such as a key ring, starting from a base to which they can add bubble wrap and plastic. This is an excellent way to raise awareness and convey the values and objectives of the 2030 Agenda. Beauty can also be found in recycled objects which take on a new preciousness, thanks to the creativity of those who made them.

Il mio mosaico prezioso
Sunday, 28 April 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Il mio mosaico prezioso "

With this activity we start with a visit to the museum, delving into the Byzantine mosaic, an ancient jewel: in ancient times wonderful surfaces with colorful designs were created using square and gold tiles. With the Opus Tessellatum technique, a drawing with circular movements was thus created, as can be seen today in museums or sites of historical interest. For the workshop activity, the children, thanks to the support of their parents, will create a drawing and color it with glass mosaic tiles.

Minerali: materie preziose
Saturday, 30 March 2024
h 15:30 - 17:00

" Minerali: materie preziose "

With this visit and workshop activity you will take a journey to the origins of matter: starting from the finely worked precious stones set in the museum collection jewels, young people will understand how in nature those same stones present themselves in different forms: the experience is mainly tactile and visual and will allow you to discover the sublime aesthetics of nature which, thanks to chemical and physical phenomena, creates forms of inspiration for the artisans themselves.

Disegni Preziosi
Sunday, 25 February 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Disegni Preziosi "

Designing a jewel, choosing the materials, combining them, cutting them, and shaping them, requires study and great experience. In the museum, we will be inspired by the jewels on display to understand how important the chosen theme and the project are, even before the actual realization. Nature, art, architecture, history... there are many sources of inspiration.

Amuleti prodigiosi
Sunday, 28 January 2024
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Amuleti prodigiosi "

For many populations and throughout history, some jewels always had incredible power. They are able to protect the wearer, attracting happiness and health, and chasing away what creates discomfort or sadness. The Museum preserves some "magical" jewels, amulets and talismans that span centuries but which keep their power intact. In the laboratory, you can create your own prodigious amulet to hang around your neck and keep in your pocket or bag. Those who wish can bring very small objects with them to personalize their talisman.

Il mio mosaico prezioso
Thursday, 28 December 2023
h 15:30 - 17:00

" Il mio mosaico prezioso "

With this activity we start with a visit to the museum, delving into the Byzantine mosaic, an ancient jewel: in ancient times wonderful surfaces with colorful designs were created using square and gold tiles. With the Opus Tessellatum technique, a drawing with circular movements was thus created, as can be seen today in museums or sites of historical interest. For the workshop activity, the children, thanks to the support of their parents, will create a drawing and color it with glass mosaic tiles.

Appesi ad un filo
Sunday, 26 November 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Appesi ad un filo "

Since the metal age, man has created wonderful jewels that we can still see displayed in archaeological museums today. Taking inspiration from their work, you will understand how precious three-dimensional designs have been created from the past to today: the design is obtained thanks to the use of ductile materials such as a simple copper wire which, thanks to new and creative weaves, becomes a jewel of contemporary art.

Eco-Gioielli
Sunday, 29 October 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" Eco-Gioielli "

The workshop focuses on the current recycling theme: the activity starts with a visit to the "Future Room", where you can encounter "unusual" jewels, made with materials commonly recognized as waste materials. Then during the laboratory, children will create a jewel, such as a key ring, starting from a base to which they can add bubble wrap and plastic. This is an excellent way to raise awareness and convey the values and objectives of the 2030 Agenda. Beauty can also be found in recycled objects which take on a new preciousness, thanks to the creativity of those who made them.

DISEGNI PREZIOSI
Sunday, 28 May 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" DISEGNI PREZIOSI "

Designing a jewel, choosing the materials, combining them, cutting them, shaping them, requires study and great experience. In the Museum we will let ourselves be inspired by the jewels on display to understand how important the chosen theme and the project are, even before the actual realization. Nature, art, architecture, history... there are many sources of inspiration. In the workshop, each participant will be able to choose their favorite theme and design their own jewel to "walk around" their creativity...

UDJAT, DJED, TIT, BES
Sunday, 16 April 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" UDJAT, DJED, TIT, BES "

A mysterious eye, a pillar, a knot, a bizarre creature. These are just four of the most used amulets by the ancient Egyptians, each with a particular function. An amulet is a magical object that can be worn on the body or attached to clothing and even hidden in the bandages of mummies. Its purpose is to defend the wearer from dangers and threats. In the laboratory, we will create a personal amulet to keep our fears away.

NEFER = BELLO
Sunday, 26 March 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" NEFER = BELLO "

For the ancient Egyptians, hieroglyphic writing had a sacred and magical value. Since anything written or drawn had the power to become real, the hieroglyphics had to be executed as accurately as possible. To turn into something real, they had to be perfect, beautiful. In Egyptian, the word nefer meant beautiful but also good. In the laboratory, we will transform words into ornaments... making some hieroglyphs even more "precious", the meaning of which refers to the world of jewels and perfection.

ECO D’EGITTO
Sunday, 26 February 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" ECO D’EGITTO "

Over the centuries, the images and atmospheres associated with ancient Egypt have never ceased to inspire artists, craftsmen, stylists and musicians. Even today, the echo of the charm of a millenary culture is felt. Some of the jewels in the collection tell of a phenomenon known as Egyptomania. At the museum, we will go in search of jewels that "speak" of Egypt. In the laboratory, each participant will design a contemporary jewel inspired by pharaonic luxury and opulence.

UDJAT, DJED, TIT, BES
Sunday, 29 January 2023
h 10:30 - 12:00

" UDJAT, DJED, TIT, BES "

A mysterious eye, a pillar, a knot, a bizarre creature. These are just four of the most used amulets by the ancient Egyptians, each with a particular function. An amulet is a magical object that can be worn on the body or attached to clothing and even hidden in the bandages of mummies. Its purpose is to defend the wearer from dangers and threats. In the laboratory, we will create a personal amulet to keep our fears away.

NEFER = BELLO
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
h 15:30 - 17:00

" NEFER = BELLO "

For the ancient Egyptians, hieroglyphic writing had a sacred and magical value. Since anything written or drawn had the power to become real, the hieroglyphics had to be executed as accurately as possible. To turn into something real, they had to be perfect, beautiful. In Egyptian, the word nefer meant beautiful but also good. In the laboratory, we will transform words into ornaments... making some hieroglyphs even more "precious", the meaning of which refers to the world of jewels and perfection.

AMULETI PRODIGIOSI
Saturday, 26 November 2022
h 15:30 - 17:00

" AMULETI PRODIGIOSI "

For many populations and throughout history, some jewels have always had incredible power. They are able to protect the wearer, attracting happiness and health, and chase away what creates discomfort or sadness. The Museum preserves some "magic" jewels, amulets and talismans that span the centuries keeping their power intact. In the laboratory, you will be able to create your prodigious amulet to hang around your neck, to keep in your pocket or purse. Those who wish can bring very small objects with them to personalize their own talisman.

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