Set out on a quest, ask questions and look carefully. Explore Naturalis like a real researcher! Seek and find out everything there is to know about long-necks, show-offs, beautiful beasts and many more astounding, awesome and amusing groups in our museum. We promise you’ve never looked at nature this way before!
Everything you need to knowin a row
- Self-guided visit
- For: 4-12 years old
- Length: 90 minutes
- Number of pupils: no minimum, also suitable for large groups (maximum no. of children to be determined for each visit based on availability)
- The extracurricular care facility/your own organization will supply: minimum of 1 supervisor per 10 pupils
- Naturalis will supply: no supervisor provided
- Self-guided program. Game will be handed out at the service desk
- Areas: Life, Earth, Dinosaur Era, Ice Age, Death and Seduction galleries
- Main objective: To help children explore all Naturalis galleries in a fun, playful way. They are active and creative
- Keywords: Living and non-living nature, form and function, inquisitive learning, fun
- Can be booked on the weekends and during school breaks as well
Course of the programat the museum
0-5 minutes: introduction
The supervisor will be given all scavenger hunt games at the Service Desk. Each group will be given a sheet. Set a time with the children for everyone to meet up back in the Atrium or outside. Give the kids a brief explanation and start the hunt!
5-85 minutes: in museum
Children explore the museum in small groups based on the scavenger hunt game. They try to complete as many assignments as possible.
85-90 minutes: meet at the agreed location
Children gather at the agreed-upon location. Collect the sheets and hold a follow-up discussion later if desired.
Booking infoprepare your visit
Everything you need to know about practical matters such as parking, lockers and house rules.