Children in the Principality are spending their school holidays travelling back in time, quite literally…
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology of Monaco has opened its doors to young explorers for a week of immersive workshops, introducing them to the fascinating world of archaeology and early human life.
Through hands-on activities such as mock excavations, rock painting, and tool-making, children learn how prehistoric humans lived, hunted, and created art. Guided by museum educators, the young participants dig through sand to uncover replica fossils and ancient artefacts, piecing together the daily lives of Monaco’s earliest inhabitants, who roamed the region over 250,000 years ago.
“The goal is to let children experience the methods used by real archaeologists,” explained one of the museum’s instructors. “They handle natural materials like clay and stone, experiment with primitive techniques, and connect with nature just as prehistoric humans did.”
For many families, the workshops are a highlight of the autumn break. “It’s so new and powerful for them,” said one parent, watching her niece examine unearthed bones for the first time. “It brings history to life in a way that schoolbooks can’t.”
By blending fun with education, the museum has turned the holidays into an adventure of discovery — one that may even inspire future archaeologists to continue uncovering Monaco’s ancient past.
Pictures: @museedanthropo.mc
