The hands-on workshop in the museum of the Admont Benedictine Abbey
for kids from 5 to 14 years
The ideal complement to a visit to the world's largest monastery library and the diverse museum scene we invite you to experience the museum with all your senses as part of our workshops, embark on a digital scavenger hunt around the monastery grounds, or immerse yourself in the feeling of being a monk for a short while...
How were medieval manuscripts produced or how do the two topics of monasteries and medicine fit together? These and many other questions will be answered during our workshops. We have summarised some interesting facts for you so that you will remember your visit to Admont Abbey.
Museum workshop | Museum workshop children's folder
Location & arrival
The museum workshop is located on the 1st floor of the museum and is therefore in the immediate vicinity of the world famous abbey library with its more than 70,000 works. It is barrier-free accessible. If you are travelling to Admont for the first time, you can hire a coach and travel by train or public bus. The coach park is located in the immediate vicinity of the museum and is free of charge. For information on travelling by public transport, please contact the public transport company Verbundlinie.
Entrance fees & costs
The entry to the museum workshop is free for school groups. However, a material fee of €5.00 per child must be paid. If you would like to visit other exhibition areas with your class during your visit under the supervision of the accompanying teaching staff, an additional admission ticket must be purchased at the current student rate. Here, the regulation allows for 2 supervisors to enter free of charge, or the legally required number of accompanying persons.
Information for groups & school classes
If you would like to attend one of our workshops and visit our museum or library, please contact us at:
museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
Please let us know your preferred date (within the museum's opening hours) and starting time. If you can give us a possible alternative date, we will be happy to use it if the preferred date is not possible. Please also let us know if there are any children with allergies, intolerances or special needs. Please note that some programmes require additional supervisors or weatherproof clothing. Larger groups will be divided due to the limited space available in the museum workshop. You can find this information directly in the workshop programmes as additional information. All of our workshops are aimed at children aged 5 to 14, are age-appropriate and consist of a theoretical and a practical part. Ultimately, all young and old explorers among you should take the respective topic home with them, both theoretically and practically! Have fun listening and discovering!
Choose from the following workshop programs:
MUSEUM WITH ALL SENSES
Currently not bookable!
Although it is usually not permitted to touch exhibits in the museum, this workshop allows participants to explore selected items in the Natural History Museum area using all their senses. Benni and Ella, known from the Children's book "Die Jagd nach dem gestohlenen Schatz" (The hunt for the stolen treasure) (available in the abbey shop) accompany you on this playful journey of discovery.
Program for: Kindergarten children aged 5 and above
Duration: about 60 minutes
Booking period: all year
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
PAPERMAKING
Without paper, there would be no books - at least not ones that you can touch and flip through. In this workshop, we embark together on a journey to explore the history and production of paper. Along the way, we will also have the opportunity to examine some old books up close. In the museum workshop, your creativity is called upon - here, everyone can make their own paper.
Programme for:Primary school children aged 6 to 9 years old
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: all year
Good to know: The self-made paper sheets will be collected and sent to you free of charge by post after a drying period of approximately 1 week.
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
MONASTIC MEDICINE
Monasteries and Medicine - what is their connection? We briefly delve into the world of the Middle Ages and explore the role of monasteries in relation to natural medicine. What do different herbs look like? You'll find out all this and more during the visit to the monastery's own herb garden and while making a lip balm.
Programme for:School children aged 8 to 11 years old
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: June to October
Good to know: In case of bad weather, weatherproof clothing is required for visiting the outdoor areas.
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
WRITE LIKE A MONK
How were medieval manuscripts produced, and how did monks write? You'll find the answers to these and many other questions in this workshop, where you can also practice writing in Gothic minuscule (book script). You'll get hands-on experience with medieval manuscripts, and each of you will get to create your very own bookmark.
Program for: School children aged 10 to 14 years old
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: all year
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
HOW DOES A BENEDICTINE MONK LIVE?
First the theory and then the practice... During a digital scavenger hunt you will get the opportunity to gain insights into the life of a benedictine monk. In the museum workshop you will have the opportunity to present your results to the group.
Program for: School children aged 12 to 14 years old
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: June to October
Good to know: In case of bad weather, weatherproof clothing is required for the outdoor visit. Group division depends on the number of participants.
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
ON THE HISTORY OF THE ADMONT MONASTERY
Do you want to learn more about the history of the Admont Abbey? Both in theory and in practice? Then this workshop is perfect for you.
A digital exploration will guide you across the monastery grounds, and afterward, we'll reconvene in the museum workshop for a discussion and exchange of experiences.
Program for: School children aged 12 to 14 years old
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: June to October
Good to know: In case of bad weather, weatherproof clothing is required for the outdoor visit. Group division depends on the number of participants.
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
