C Event for children: an art education workshop at the Kunsthaus Bregenz (c) Kunsthaus Bregenz
Activities with Children
Museums offer insights into the creative process and into current and historical topics. Some of them offer special programs for families and children. They’re a great alternative when the weather isn’t quite perfect.
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Get hands-on and try things out: That’s the motto of the interactive nature experience exhibit in Dornbirn. The building also houses a “Science Center” with 40 stations.
The interactive Nature Exhibition provides information on nature, the alpine living environment and allows you to experience physical phenomena at numerous experimental stations. You can also crawl into a foxhole, stroke fish and experience an avalanche.
It’s interesting to see what people used to collect—or what archaeologists have uncovered underground. Family tours are held regularly, as are creative workshops for young visitors. “Bert & Berta” guide visitors on a discovery tour through the museum—even online (German only). Plus, admission to the vorarlberg museum is free for everyone 19 and under!
The Kunsthaus Bregenz, a glass cube, is one of the leading venues for contemporary art. Special guided tours and art workshops are offered for children ages 5–10; the interactive “Discover” brochure encourages participation, and creative teens gather at the KUB Atelier for the KUB Art Class (German only). Admission to the KUB is free for everyone under 19!
In collaboration with author Monika Helfer and artist Barbara Steinitz, the Jewish Museum Hohenems has created its own children’s exhibition that accompanies the tour throughout the entire museum. Through dramatic scenes and paper-cut illustrations, the children’s exhibition tells the story of the Jews of Hohenems from its beginnings to the present day, using language and imagery accessible to children ages 6 to 12.
Fans of castles and the Middle Ages can get a glimpse into a bygone era in the 18 fully furnished museum rooms at Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch. There are guided tours for children, a range of activities for families, puzzle rallies (with QR codes), the Schattenburg Detectives, birthday tours for children…
Children can discover a wide variety of fascinating exhibits at the museum, exploring traditional mountain farming, skiing, and religious folk art. They can also learn about traditional crafts, livestock farming, everyday life in the past, and the art of textile making.
