by InTrieste
This summer, the Miramare Historical Museum and Castle Park will open its gates to young visitors for a new initiative that blends education, creativity, and the natural beauty of the Adriatic coast. From August 25 to 29 and again from September 1 to 5, the site will host Un Campus d’Arte da Miramare!!, its first-ever summer camp program for children.
Organized by CoopCulture, the cultural services cooperative that manages additional services at the castle, the camp is designed for children aged 7 to 11. Participants will explore the castle grounds through themed activities that connect them with the site’s history, architecture, and lush parkland. The program highlights both the visible beauty and the hidden corners of the Miramare estate, aiming to foster curiosity and a sense of discovery.
Families are asked to provide a packed lunch, two snacks that do not require refrigeration, and a basic kit including items such as a sunhat, spare T-shirt, and adhesive bandages.
In addition to its in-house camp, the museum’s educational offer extends to external summer programs. Other local camps will have the opportunity to spend a day in the park, engaging with its environment through two specially tailored activities, each aligned to a different age group.
The first, Rainbow Kids, is geared toward children aged 3 to 6. It offers a sensory journey through the colors of Miramare: the green of its forested park, the blue of the sea, the white of coastal rocks, and the pink and yellow hues of blooming flowers that attract pollinating insects.
Older children, aged 7 to 12, can take part in Rainbow, a more in-depth exploration of the same themes. Activities include plant and leaf classification, geological insights into the Carso region’s rock formations, and a study of the pigments used in the castle’s ornate interior decorations.
With these initiatives, Miramare Castle expands its role beyond that of a historical landmark, offering local youth a meaningful and immersive summer experience rooted in culture, art, and the natural world.
More information is available on the CoopCulture website.
