Discover, Learn, and Play: Open Weekend at the Museum

On the 29th and 30th of March 2025, MICAS will host a vibrant Open Weekend, bringing together art, history, nature, and play in a fun-filled celebration for all ages. This event showcases the museum’s commitment to engaging the community through creative and educational activities, all set within its historical campus and wide outdoor spaces.

Explore the Historical Landscape

Begin your visit with a historical architectural tour of the museum’s campus, the  unique and storied historical landscape of the Old Ospizio. Guided tours will uncover the fascinating history behind the site’s military architecture and the new contemporary intervention, offering insight into how art, culture, and heritage shape our surroundings.

Creative and Educational Activities for all ages

The Open Weekend highlights the museum’s educational programs, with activities tailored to different age groups:

• Interactive gallery walks introduce children to the bold and colorful artworks of Joana Vasconcelos, such as Valkyrie Mumbet, Loft, Garden of Eden, and Tree of Life. Through observation, storytelling, and sensory exploration, young visitors are encouraged to imagine and engage with art in new ways.
  Workshops follow, inviting children to craft their own magical creatures or their own Tree of Life using simple, colorful materials inspired by Vasconcelos’s unique techniques.
• Older children will delve deeper into the themes and techniques of Joana Vasconcelos’s work. Following a gallery walk that explores her use of materials and storytelling, participants will join workshops to create their own sculptures  inspired by her art. The walk also visits Ray Pitrè’s exhibition Figure in Rods, a dynamic visual experience where the sculpture oscillates between materiality and ethereality. These activities encourage them to think critically about how art transforms everyday objects, cultural symbols into meaningful expressions.

Nature-Inspired Fun

The museum’s landscape garden and nursery offer a variety of hands-on, nature-themed activities for children :

• Go on an indigenous plant hunt to discover the beauty of local flora.
• Get creative with leaf painting or learn about sustainability through seed sowing.
  These activities combine art and ecology, connecting young participants with nature and the museum’s green initiatives.

A Day for Everyone

The Open Weekend is designed to inspire visitors of all ages. Younger children can play and imagine, teens can explore their creative potential, and families can share meaningful moments together, whether learning about art, history, or the environment.

Join us on the 29th and 30th March 2025 for this dynamic celebration of art, architecture, history, and nature. With free admission and a packed schedule of activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!