Family visit to discover a facet of the rich collections of the Musée d’ethnographie de Genève, exploring both the library and the temporary exhibition. Imagine: if you were a king or queen, what would you change? After observing an element of the exhibition, we will listen to stories of African rulers who sought to transform their world, along with music from the MEG’s collection.
Ages 5 and up. In French.
Explore nature through playful crafts, stories and hands-on games in a friendly creative space. Children discover leaves, textures, colors and simple natural objects, and they make small projects using movement, sound and bright colors. They will meet peers from different backgrounds, share ideas and try new ways to create together. The activities mix making, play and gentle challenges to spark curiosity, imagination and a sense of belonging.
In French. Kids ages 4–12.
The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.
Explore masks from around the world and let their shapes, colors and symbols spark your imagination. Touch textured papers, try bright paints, and shape simple features with scissors and glue as you invent new faces. Work with playful rhythms and shared stories, experimenting with bold patterns and fluttering feathers. This hands-on workshop mixes art and learning, encouraging creativity, observation and pride in your very own mask.
In French. Kids ages 5–10.
Explore the world of ferns and how they lived long before people. Touch soft fronds, spot delicate patterns, and listen to the whisper of leaves as you learn how these plants grow without flowers or seeds. Investigate tiny and giant varieties, compare shapes, and collect colors and textures. Finish by making a bright, hands-on craft that captures what you observed, using paint, paper and natural shapes to bring your discovery to life.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
“Les petites variations,” presented by Théâtre l’Articule, is a heartfelt exploration of intergenerational connections through two short forms mixing movement and objects. The first piece captures the spirit of travel using postcards and an aerial hoop, while the second takes us on a journey in a small car filled with childhood memories. Fatna Djahra and her team lovingly celebrate the legacy of elders and family memories.
Founded in 2009 by Fatna Djahra, the company carefully crafts performances for young audiences, ensuring they are respected as spectators. Collaborations include theaters in Geneva, Paris, and Normandy, with support from the Republic and Canton of Geneva, and the cities of Geneva and Lancy.
Kids ages 3 and up.
Step into a gentle, colorful journey through emotions designed for very young children. The Woman’s Move company invites little ones to a suspended, immersive and poetic experience that blends dance, music and light to give feelings shape: joy, sadness, fear, tenderness. Each umbrella becomes a tiny world, each feeling a colour. Stories pass from object to object like a tender lullaby, offering a soft, playful and deeply human first artistic encounter.
In French. Kids ages 3–99.
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