- Workshops for students from 1P (age 4) through 11S (age 15) and post-secondary students, with a maximum of 12 students per session.
- Workshops lasting 1h30 for CHF 150, including admission to the museum and accompanying persons.
- Each workshop consists of a short visit to the exhibition rooms according to the chosen theme, followed by a period of games in the various animation rooms.
- Activities must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
In connection with the ” Playing Cards” exhibition
The temporary exhibition “Playing Cards” invites school classes to a fun, interactive, and educational exploration of the world of card games. It is accompanied by three school workshops, which explore different aspects of the theme through hands-on activities and game-based workshops, as well as an educational resource guide for teachers.
School Workshop – A Memory Game for the Class
From 1P through 4P (ages 4 to 8)
What if, during a workshop, your students gave free rein to their imaginations to create their own Memory game? A workshop that stimulates creativity and observational skills, while introducing them to the steps involved in creating cards.
School Workshop – Card-Making Workshop
From 5P through 11S plus post-compulsory education (ages 8 to 18)
Discover the secrets behind the making of traditional playing cards and create your own design for an embossed print of your king, queen, or jack.
School Workshop – From Jack to Ace: A Journey Through the Centuries
From 7P through 11S + post-compulsory education (ages 10 to 18)
Embark on a journey through time across three eras! Discover how playing cards have evolved and learn how to play iconic card games from the past and present.
Educational file
To complement your visit, this educational guide is intended for teachers in elementary and secondary schools and offers:
- a description of each room in the exhibition
- Sample questions for your students
- a description of each workshop
- links to the PER’s objectives
- Activities to Continue in Class
- a selection of bibliographic resources
Other School Workshops
Habile de tes mains school workshop
From 1H to 8H (ages 4 to 12)
Can you use your hands skillfully to build the tallest Kapla tower in the shortest amount of time, a suspension bridge out of wooden sticks, or even solve puzzles and create shapes using string?
School workshop Dés insolites
From 1H to 6H (ages 4 to 10)
Discover together different types of dice from various civilizations and parts of the world (two-sided dice, long dice, cowrie shells, cores, jacks, modern dice, etc.), then try your hand at games combining chance and cooperation.
School workshop Roman times
From 4H to 10H (ages 7 to 14)
From Roman civilization to the present day, discover games of chance and skill that have stood the test of time.
School workshop Missing games
From 4H to 11H (ages 7 to 15)
What were the Egyptians’ two favourite games? Between the terrestrial world and the beyond, come and travel through time and space thanks to the Senet and 20-square games. During the workshop, you can slip into the shoes of an archaeologist, then an ancient Egyptian player.