Guided tour for families at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

FAMILIES

Discover the museum as a family

We look forward to giving you the gift of quality time with your loved ones! Here you can find useful information to better plan your museum visit: Services, summer activities, guided tours, and events – everything has been carefully designed to give both young and old visitors an unforgettable experience at the museum.

GUIDED TOURS FOR FAMILIES ON WEEKENDS: "ÖTZI AND HIS WORLD"

Aimed at parents with children between 6 and 11 years old, these tours are a special opportunity to discover the world of the Iceman. Through a playful and engaging approach, young visitors will learn about daily life in the Copper Age, as well as the materials and function of the various objects and clothing found with Ötzi.

When: every Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm (in Italian); every Saturday from 2:00 pm to 2.50 pm and every Sunday from 11:00 am to 11.50 am (in German)

Price: 4.00 Euro per person (in addition to the entrance fee)

Participation: Unfortunately, it is not possible to book this guided tour for families in advance. Therefore, since the number of places is limited, during the months with high attendance we recommend that you contact the museum ticket office as early in the day as possible. The ticket office is open from 10:00 am.

AUDIO GUIDE FOR CHILDREN

Children at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology can use their very own audio guide. MISSION ÖTZI was specially designed for children from ages 6-10.

The children’s audio guide is available in 3 languages: English, Italian, and German. It can be downloaded free of charge as an app (for iOS and Android).

Free download

ARCHEOWEEK I & II

A week of immersion in the world of Ötzi for archaeology enthusiasts aged 8 to 12

The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology invites boys and girls (8–12 years) to an exciting week dedicated to prehistory and experimental archaeology! Led by our experts, you will discover the secrets of natural materials used in ancient times, just like Ötzi did, and you will learn to work them with the techniques of the past. Through practical tests and experiments, you can immerse yourself in the world of the Iceman and understand how our ancestors lived. Two excursions in the surroundings of Bolzano will make this experience even more special!

Period and times:
From 17/08 to 21/08/2026 and from 24/08 to 28/08/2026 (participation is possible for one week only).
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Recipients: 15 girls/boys from 8 to 12 years old

Place: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology plus 2 excursions

Participation fee: € 130.00 per child, € 110.00 for sisters/brothers

Registrations via e-mail starting from February1, 2026, 8:00 p.m. until all places are filled at info@iceman.it - SOLD OUT

FAMILY ZONE
An oasis of relaxation, play, and discovery for the whole family

During July and August anyone who would like to take a break with their children during their museum visit is welcome to relax in the “Family Room”. This is a place where children and parents can relax, browse books about archaeology, paint, play, or try out materials used in prehistoric times. Professional educators accompany both big and small visitors.

The Family Room also provides mom and dad with the opportunity to visit the museum without their children.

Period and times:
From Wednesday July 1st, 2026 to Monday August 31st, 2026
From 12am to 6 pm (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)

Visiting the Family Room is included in the museum admission fee.