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)
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.
Mission Ötzi
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
Archeoweek I e 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: 18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025, 08:30 - 13:00
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 March 1, 2025, 8:00 p.m. until all places are filled at info@iceman.it (SOLD OUT!)
