ETRULab: Etruscan Weekends for Young Explorers

Little archaeologists in the making. With ETRULab, the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia turns weekends into a workshop of curiosity - child-friendly guided tours and hands-on labs designed for learning through play. Starting 18 October, every weekend participants (from 5 to 11 years old) become explorers, artisans, artists, or actors, they model small works inspired by grave goods, stage myths and rituals, decipher symbols on vases and amulets, and experiment with pigments and ancient techniques. The goal isn’t a lecture, but an experience - to touch, try, imagine. The museum’s Education and Accessibility Services map out a path that centers play, discovery, and sharing, bringing children closer to Etruscan heritage in a spontaneous, engaging way. An invitation to meet archaeology like a well-told story - with wide-open eyes and hands in the clay.