The chamber of wonders
age:
From 6 to 11 years old
schedule:
cost:
Child: €10,50 (+€1 prev.)
Adult: €8,50 (+€0.50 prev.)
WHAT IS THE CHAMBER OF WONDERS?
The small collections and special objects aim to show how, in our immediate surroundings and everyday life, and therefore in the nature closer or futher from us, there is a world that deserves our careful and respectful attention because it is not only alive, but also preserves life.
It is a curious and complex world that needs to be understood in all its richness and diversity.
The different natural elements present here are explored from the macro to the micro and back again.
The tour is guided and includes an initial introduction by the educator before the play phase.
The chamber of wonders engages adults and children together and takes place without the use of shoes!
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WHAT TO DO?
The different natural elements present can be explored first with attentive eyes, then with delicate hands, refined noses and sensitive ears, to discover their qualities and differences, until you enter them with the help of extensions that allow you to sink your gaze and thoughts into what is normally unseen.
The multiplication of visions, the reversal of small and large, the immersion in extensions, allow the exploration of the chosen elements along different lines, restoring the complexity of natural matter and offering images that are not only varied, but sometimes even unpredictable.
At the same time, the game of extensions allows you to enter “minimum landscapes” that are not normally visible. The very concept of landscape, seen as a panorama or large expanse, as in the most common sense, also concretely and provocatively becomes something that contains a specific identity. Unpublished observations and curious questions can arise from it, around the natural world, its subjects, those who live in it and ourselves, in a return of glances and questions ranging from the affective-relational to the descriptive-scientific.
The installation is completed by themed books and some childhood biographies of great nature enthusiasts.
An invitation to keep your eyes and heart open, to learn more about Nature in its extraordinary beauty and incredible intelligence. And, from here, fall in love with it.
The installation is co-designed with Monica Guerra, pedagogist, professor of General and Social Pedagogy at the Department of Human Sciences for Education “Riccardo Massa” of the University of Milan-Bicocca.
The design of the structure is by architects Lula Ferrari and Lola Ottolini, who interpreted this chamber of wonders in a contemporary key.
WHEN?
La camera delle meraviglie is waiting for you:
- Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2026
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026
- Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026
Tickets for La camera delle meraviglie activity of April will be available from Tuesday 24th March at 10 am.
FAQ
Can children under the specified minimum age participate?
It is strongly discouraged to allow a child under the minimum age to participate in the activity, as the set-up and activity are specially designed for the specified age. A child under the recommended age who accompanies a family member in the target group will not be required to purchase an entrance ticket but may only participate as an accompanying person. To make the visit easier, it may be helpful for you to use a baby carrier to carry your younger child.
Do you have other dates on your calendar?
MUBA publishes activities once a month. We invite you to subscribe to the newsletter so that you are always up-to-date on upcoming dates or check the calendar on the website.
Can children or adults enter alone?
The presence of at least one adult for every 3 children is mandatory. Adults are responsible for the children they accompany. Adults who do not accompany children will not be admitted to the activities. Are you a teacher and would you like to visit MUBA’s spaces at a dedicated time? It is possible to arrange a private visit by appointment. Write to us at info@muba.it to agree on the date and details
I had a problem during the purchase. What can I do?
For problems with your online purchase please contact the Midaticket ticketing service, which MUBA uses for all its activities, at customercare@midaticket.it
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