For families
Celebrate your own children's birthday party in the museum, get creative together in a workshop, discover the Siegerlandmuseum together with the museum rally or get active in the “Ideen-Werkstatt” (creator space) after a visit to the museum - the Siegerlandmuseum offers exciting experiences for the whole family!
Children's birthday party
A children's birthday party at the museum is an unforgettable experience for the birthday child and their guests!
Every children's birthday party includes an exploration of the museum and an active part, both accompanied by our experienced guides.
We offer different themes and activities depending on age.
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Duration: 90 minutes
Price: 75 euros
max. 12 children
Bookings can be made via +49 271 404 1900 or siegerlandmuseum@siegen.de.
Our café area can be used for a shared cake gathering one hour before or after the booked workshop. Please indicate this request when making your booking. The room, as well as plates, cups/glasses, tablecloths, and cutlery, are included in the price. Cake or similar items must be brought along by participants.
Dwarf Magic Underground
“Once upon a time …” – this is how the fairy tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs begins, who searched for sparkling gemstones underground. After a cozy storytelling session, we get properly equipped and descend into the show mine! Will we also find gemstones here?
Painting Workshop
The name Peter Paul Rubens is world-famous – and the best part: he was born in Siegen! But who is the person behind this great name? And how did he manage to create so many artworks? We explore this together and discover the paintings in the Rubens Hall.
Just like in Rubens’ workshop, we then create our own artworks in the “Ideen-Werkstatt” .
Printmaking Workshop
During a short visit to the Rubens Hall, we get to know the world-famous painter Peter Paul Rubens. But why are there so many printed images of Rubens, and that long before the invention of printers? In the “Ideen-Werkstatt” , we then get straight to work and create our own printed artworks using colours and different materials!
We love that you were born! – We celebrate our friendship
Celebrate your birthday together with your friends at the Siegerland Museum – and not only that: we also celebrate your friendship! Along the way, we get to know various friends from times past and learn about the exciting stories they experienced together.
In the “Ideen-Werkstatt”, we then create a joint gift for the birthday child: a friendship book in a box as a memento of this special day!
UNDERGROUND: Hidden Treasures – Exploring Rocks in the Research Lab
The Siegerland region is known for the extraction of a treasure deep underground: iron ore! Together we explore the show mine and learn all about working underground: Who worked here? What tools were used? Under what conditions did people have to work?
Back above ground, the “Ideen-Werkstatt” becomes a research laboratory – because both underground and above ground, different rocks and minerals can be found! Can you figure out which ones through small experiments?
Kids in the Castle
Many stories and fairy tales tell of princesses and princes. Did they really exist, and where could they be found in the Siegerland region? We embark on a journey through time and meet various children from the noble House of Orange-Nassau at the Siegerland Museum. How did these children live? What and how did they have to learn? What games did they enjoy playing? And how does all of this differ from our childhood today? Some traditional children’s games from past times can even be tried out. In addition, we get creative in the idea workshop and, for example, design our own coat of arms.
We Have a Plan! From City Map to Model
Seven hills, two castles, and a little crown on the church tower – the cityscape of Siegen is shaped by its landscape and impressive buildings. But what is located where, and why? We explore this together! After discovering what can be found on the map of Siegen’s upper town, we bring it to life in 3D: using Lego bricks, cardboard, and paper, we build our own city model – including the city wall and important buildings!
ABOVE GROUND: From Dark Ore to Shining Metal – Create Your Own Artwork
Iron is omnipresent in the Siegerland region – for centuries, iron ore was mined here underground until the 1960s. Even today, iron processing still plays an important role in the region. In this workshop, we explore the department of economic history and learn how iron was extracted and processed.
Afterwards, we get creative ourselves: using embossing foil, metal stamps, and embossing tools, we design small metal artworks!
Glück Auf!
Put on your helmet and off we go, deep underground! Together we explore the show mine and immerse ourselves in the world of the miners. What tools were used here? Who worked here? And above all, under what conditions?
Back above ground, we take a closer look at different types of rock and build small hammer mills (Fischertechnik).
Workshops for kids and families
Every second Saturday of the month from 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m., a workshop on a different topic is held in the “Ideen-Werkstatt” of the Siegerlandmuseum.
Registration is possible up to one week before the workshop date via info@jukuschu.de.
Price: 5 euro per person (material costs included)
Language: German
You can find the current workshop dates under Events & News.
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The “Offene Ideen Werkstatt” is a co-operation project between the Siegerlandmuseum and the Jugendkunstschule Siegen-Wittgenstein.
With the kind support of the Förderverein des Siegerlandmuseums e.V.
Discover, marvel, and get creative together – that is the Family Afternoon at the Siegerland Museum!
This programme is designed for children accompanied by an adult and invites families to experience the museum in a playful and creative way. After a joint tour of the museum, participants head to the “Ideen-Werkstatt”, where they can design, experiment, and let their creativity run free – always inspired by the theme of the day. An afternoon that connects young and old and is guaranteed to be fun!
Price: €5 per person
Language: German
Advance registration is required. The registration link can be found in the respective event listing in our event calendar.
Museum Bag for families
At the museum ticket desk, a free museum bag is available for families. It contains a children’s booklet in which Toni the lion cub guides visitors through the museum with exciting puzzles and tasks. In addition, a few small surprises are waiting to be discovered in the bag.
The bag and its contents may be taken home after the visit.
So: simply pick up a bag at the ticket desk and discover the Siegerland Museum together with Toni!
"Ideen-Werkstatt" (creator space)
What is the “Ideen-Werkstatt”?
The “Ideen-Werkstatt” is a space for participating, exchanging ideas and being creative. It is located on the top floor of the Siegerlandmuseum.
This is where our workshops take place. However, the “Ideen-Werkstatt” is also open to all visitors during the museum's opening hours, where they can get active, exchange ideas or simply take a moment to relax.
What can I do in the “Ideen-Werkstatt”?
The “Ideen-Werkstatt” has a lot to offer: a selfie station with costumes and props, books and games for all ages, a cosy seating area, a printing press and much more.
Our 3D printer and laser cutter can also be used as part of workshops.
Museum rally
Exploring the Siegerlandmuseum together and having lots of fun at the same time - that's possible with the museum rally! The rally sheets can be found at the museum ticket desk and in the “Ideen-Werkstatt” (creator space).
If you like, you can also print the rally at home.
