The hands-on workshop in the museum of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont
for kids from 5 to 14 years
As an ideal complement to the visit of the largest monastery library in the world and the diverse museum scene we invite you to experience the museum with all your senses in the course of workshops, to go on a digital scavenger hunt on the monastery grounds or to feel like a monk for a short time...
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 in the course of our workshops.
To make your visit to admont monastery a memorable one, we have summarized some interesting facts for you.
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 books. It is accessible without barriers.
If you are traveling to Admont for the first time, this is just as possible with a rented bus as it is to travel by train or public bus. The bus parking lot is located in the immediate vicinity of the museum and is free of charge. For information on how to get to Admont by public transport, please contact the Verbundlinie.
Entrance fees & costs
The visit to the museum workshop itself is free for all. Only the material fee of € 5,00 per child is to be paid at the box office. The combiticket for € 9,00, especially for school children in class groups, includes the materials fee and a child-oriented library tour.
Museum admission is free for 2 accompanying persons or the legally required number of guardians. For visits in groups we cannot grant any further reductions or free admission with the Styria Card.
Opening hours
of museum, library & museum workshop you will find here
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:
+43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
Please let us know the desired date (within the museum opening hours) and the starting time. If you can give us an 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 with special needs. Please note that some programs require additional supervisors or weatherproof clothing. Larger groups will be divided due to limited space in the museum workshop. This information can be found directly with the workshop programs as additional information. All our workshops are aimed at kids from 5 to 14 years, 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!
Enjoy listening and discovering!
Choose from the following workshop programs:
MUSEUM WITH ALL SENSES
Currently not bookable!
Although it is usually not allowed to touch exhibits in the museum, this workshop makes it very possible to explore selected collection items in the area of the natural history museum with all the senses. Benni and Ella, known from the Children's book "The hunt for the stolen treasure". (available in the abbey shop) accompany you on this playful journey of discovery.
Program for: kindergarten kids 5 years and older
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 none that you can touch and leaf through. In this workshop, we will go on a search for clues about the history and production of paper. You will also be able to examine some old books up close. In the museum workshop, your creativity is called for - here everyone can create their own paper.
Program for: Elementary school children from 6 to 9 years
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: all year
Good to know: After a drying time of about 1 week, the self-made paper sheets will be collected and sent by mail free of charge.
Requests at: +43 (0) 3613/2312-604 or museumswerkstatt@stiftadmont.at
MONASTIC MEDICINE
Monastery and medicine - what is the connection between the two? We dive for a short time into the world of the Middle Ages and explore the role of monasteries in relation to natural medicine. Which herbs look like what? You will learn this and much more during a visit to the monastery's own herb garden and while making a lip balm.
Program for: School children from 8 to 11 years
Duration: about 90 minutes
Booking period: June to october
Good to know: In case of bad weather, weatherproof clothing is required for the visit to the outdoor area.
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 will learn the answers to these and many other questions in this workshop, in which you can also practice writing in the Gothic minuscule (book script). You will get to know medieval manuscripts and each of you will be able to create your own personal bookmark.
Program for: School children from 10 to 14 years
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 from 12 to 14 years
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
Would you like to learn more about the history of Admont Monastery? Both in theory and in practice? Then this is the right workshop for you.
A digital search for clues will lead you through the monastery grounds and finally you will return to the museum workshop to share your experiences.
Program for: School children from 12 to 14 years
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
