FOR SCHOOLS
The Museum of Geography at the University of Padua, with over twenty years of commitment to geographic education, has passionately built its educational offerings for schools of all levels. Each year, the museum welcomes more than 300 classes, offering workshops that blend theory and practice for dynamic and engaging learning.
Through collaboration with the Italian Association of Geography Teachers (AIIG), the museum offers a variety of educational experiences that involve its rich collections and stimulate critical and creative geographical thinking. The activities, adapted for each school level, cover crucial topics such as climate change, cartography, globalization, and much more.
The offerings are structured into three types of proposals:
- Guided Tours, which allow visitors to explore and delve into the entire museum experience.
- Educational Workshops, which offer activities to be carried out at the museum or school.
- Educational Adventures, which involve outdoor activities, even outside the province.
Download the PDF with the complete Educational Offer, or browse through our proposals, starting from the school grade to discover how the Museum of Geography can enrich your students’ educational journey, offering them an authentic and stimulating contact with the discipline of geography.
DISCOVER OUR PROPOSALS
Primary and Kindergarten
From 3 to 11 years old
Lower secondary school
From 11 to 14 years old
Upper secondary school
From 14 to 18 years old
University
From 19 to 24 years old
PLAN A VISIT
Book a Visit or a Workshop
To organize an unforgettable visit for your class, book now!
📞 Contact us at 049.827.3939 every day from 09:00 to 17:00
✉️ Send an email to prenotazioni.musei@unipd.it
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Museum of Geography with your students engagingly and educationally!
How many classes together?
The museum isn’t very large, and we’ve decided that when school groups visit, it should be entirely at their disposal!
To ensure the best experience, we can therefore accommodate simultaneously:
- only one class, if they have chosen to participate in a didactic workshop
- two classes, if they have both chosen to take the guided tour.
Proposals to combine with the visit
Classes booking a museum experience can also participate in one of the following activities:
- Independently carry out our famous Geographic Missions!
The following editions are available: Piazza del Santo, Prato della Valle, and Piazze di Padova. They can be requested via email or picked up on the same day at the museum reception.Recommended age: 6+ | Duration: 20 to 90 minutes, as chosen | Language: Italian
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Walk along Via del Santo guided by Polyplaces, a geographic audio guide created by the Museum of Geography (for ages 10 and up) that can be listened to via your smartphone or devices available at the front desk.
Recommended age: 12+ | Duration: 40 minutes (450 meters) | Languages: Italian, English
- Visit other incredible places of the University of Padua: one of the University of Padua museums, Palazzo Bo—the University headquarter, or the Botanical Garden of Padua.
- Visit one of the cultural sites near the museum: Basilica of Saint Anthony – Scrovegni Chapel – MUSME Museum
Where to eat
While the museum itself does not have lunch facilities, we’re happy to suggest alternative locations for your class.
For outdoor dining in good weather, the Arena Gardens (800m north) or Prato della Valle (1km southwest) are excellent choices.
For all-weather lunches, the Cloister of Saint Anthony (400m) at the Basilica of Saint Anthony provides a free “picnic wing” with tables and benches. You can also reserve a large, heated indoor room by calling the sacristy at 049.8242890. For the use of both spaces, there is no fee but a donation is appreciated.
TRAINING
Padova insegna
Participate in “Padova insegna”, the event in which over 80 entities, including museums, associations, and trainers, are ready to collaborate for a fairer and more inclusive society. Explore innovative proposals and build vital collaborations for the future of education.
PCTO 2024
Discover our Three-Year Plan for the Training Offer (PTCO) and immerse yourself in the innovative strategies that define our educational identity. Visit the dedicated page to learn more about how we promote inclusive and stimulating learning for every student.
Teaching materials
Explore our selection of teaching materials, perfect for enriching your classroom lessons. Visit our dedicated page to discover ready-to-use educational resources, designed to stimulate student learning and interaction.
AIIG
The Museum of Geography offers training opportunities aimed at teachers of all levels through a solid partnership with the Italian Association of Geography Teachers and more particularly with the AIIG Veneto Section. Visit the dedicated page and discover all the proposals and initiatives.