Museum Discovery Workshop: "Secrets of a Watchmaker"

Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of watchmakers, where every piece, every gear, and every mechanism plays a crucial role in the ceaseless dance of the hands of time. Our watchmaker’s workshop opens its doors to you, ready to take you on a journey to the heart of timekeeping. Be on time—the adventure begins right on the hour! What’s on the agenda: - A captivating two-hour tour - An interactive introduction, where students explore the mysteries of watchmaking - A challenge to become true watchmakers: children will identify four timekeeping instruments based on a description (the sundial, the mechanical watch, a church clock movement, and a pendulum clock) - An exploration of the treasures hidden in two museum galleries: the first dedicated to the evolution of timekeeping, and the second to mechanical clockmaking - Building an educational clock to better understand how it works - For upper elementary students, the workshop culminates in a captivating story that brings to life the vocabulary and mechanics of mechanical clocks. Come uncover the secrets of clockmaking with us—an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your school life! By reservation only