Preschools & schools

Our experienced guides will accompany you on a tour of the exhibition followed by an active part. This usually takes place in our “Ideen-Werkstatt” (creator space).

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: 75 euros
 

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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 travel back in time and meet various children from the noble House of Orange-Nassau at the Siegerland Museum. What was life like for these children? What and how did they have to learn? What games did they enjoy playing? And how does all of this differ from childhood today? Some traditional children’s games from past times can even be tried out. In addition, we get creative in the ideas workshop and design, for example, our own coat of arms.

 

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 will be happy to advise you on a guided tour on your individual preferred date. Please plan at least 2 weeks in advance.

Contact: +49 271 404 1900 or siegerlandmuseum@siegen.de.

Group size: max. 25 persons
 

We offer the following workshops for primary school classes:

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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.

Painting Workshop

The name Peter Paul Rubens is world-famous – and the best part: he was born in Siegen! But who is 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”!

Print Workshop

During a short visit to the Rubens Hall, we get to know the world-famous painter Peter Paul Rubens. But why are there also so many printed images of Rubens? And that long before printing presses existed? In the idea workshop, we then create our own printed artworks using styrene plates!

Make Peace! The “We for Peace” Workshop at the Siegerland Museum

Peace – what does it actually mean? At the Siegerland Museum, we embark on a journey of discovery and learn about exciting people from the past. Who were they? What do they have to do with the topic of peace? What does peace mean to us today? And how can we ourselves help create peace?

Afterwards, we transform the “Ideen-Werkstatt” into our “We for Peace” workshop. There we explore our strengths together – because peace begins with mutual appreciation, recognition, and solidarity. We then capture ourselves and our strengths in partner portraits.

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!

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?

ABOVE GROUND: From Dark Ore to Shining Metal – Create Your Own Artwork (from Grade 3)

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!

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Our experienced guides will accompany you on a tour of the exhibition followed by an active part. This usually takes place in our “Ideen-Werkstatt” (creators space).

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: 75 euros

We will be happy to advise you on a guided tour on your individual preferred date. Please plan at least 2 weeks in advance.

Contact: +49 271 404 1900 or siegerlandmuseum@siegen.de.

Group size: max. 25 persons

Primary schools in Siegen and the region can book the museum bus free of charge. More information

We Have a Plan! From City Map to Model (Grades 5–6) 

Seven hills, two castles, and a small crown on the church tower – Siegen’s cityscape 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 turn it into a 3D model: using Lego bricks, cardboard, and paper, we build our own city model – including the city wall and characteristic buildings!

 

From Dark Ore to Shining Metal: Create Your Own Embossed Artwork (Lower Secondary Level / SEK I) 

Iron is everywhere in the Siegerland region – for centuries, iron ore was mined underground here until the 1960s. Even today, iron processing continues to play 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 become creative ourselves: using embossing foil, metal stamps, and embossing tools, we create metal artworks!

 

Forging Peace: Paths to Peace in the Early Modern Period and Today (from Grade 8 & Upper Secondary Level / SEK II) 

Creating and maintaining peace has concerned people both in the past and today. In this workshop, we learn about various personalities from the Early Modern Period who attempted to create peace in different ways. Among them is none other than the world-famous painter Peter Paul Rubens. What conflicts were the starting points? How did these individuals try to establish peace? Do these approaches still make sense to us today? How would we act?

After engaging discussions, the “Ideen-Werkstatt” becomes a peace workshop. Here we creatively explore the topic of peace and design our own visions of how we want to live.

 

Painting Workshop (Lower & Upper Secondary Level / SEK I & II) 

The Siegen-born Peter Paul Rubens is world-famous for his paintings and prints. Less well known is that Rubens also ran a large workshop as a business and was active in diplomacy. Together we get to know Rubens better and analyse his paintings in the Rubens Hall.

Just like in Rubens’ workshop, we then create our own artworks in the “Ideen-Werkstatt”.

 

Print Workshop (Lower Secondary Level / SEK I) 

During a 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? How and why were these prints produced? Afterwards, we try out a printing technique ourselves and create our own artworks in the “Ideen-Werkstatt” using styrene plates.

 

Print Workshop (Upper Secondary Level / SEK II) 

During a visit to the Rubens Hall, we get to know the world-famous Peter Paul Rubens and his working methods in more depth. What do printmaking techniques have to do with Rubens’ workshop? Why are there so many prints of and after Rubens? And which techniques were used to produce them?

Afterwards, we try out a printing technique ourselves and create our own artworks in the “Ideen-Werkstatt” using drypoint etching.

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Our experienced guides will accompany you on a tour of the exhibition followed by an active part. This usually takes place in our “Ideen-Werkstatt” (creators space).

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: 75 euros
 

We will be happy to advise you on a guided tour on your individual preferred date. Please plan at least 2 weeks in advance.

Contact: +49 271 404 1900 or siegerlandmuseum@siegen.de.

Group size: max. 25 persons

The free trips with the Hübbelbummler can be booked using the booking form.

Please send the filled form to siegerlandmuseum@siegen.de. 

The museum administration will then ensure that the bus is at the school gate on time on the desired day. Admission to the museum is free and two accompanying adults are included. On request, a guided tour or workshop can also be booked for a fee. Pick-up, visit and return journey to the starting point takes about half a day.