Athletes, games, and competitions from 3000 years ago

13 December 2025 | 16:00 – 18:00

Activities

Laboratorio

A journey spanning three thousand years leads to the discovery of the origins of the Olympics in ancient Greece, the games and competitions practised by the Etruscans and Romans, up to the contemporary age.


During the visit, visitors can observe, through painted vases, depictions of athletes engaged in various sports and the instruments used in competitions. The activity continues with an in-depth look at the links between the athletic events of the past and the modern Olympic Games, highlighting the common ideals that inspire them. The workshop concludes with the creation of a leporello book containing a small catalogue of the competitions, illustrated using stencils and watercolours.

INFORMATION

Cost €20 (adult + 1 child)

Duration: 120 minutes, including guided tour and workshop

Age: 6 to 11 years old

 

The workshop requires a minimum of 4 participants; in case of cancellation due to not reaching the minimum number, the ticket will automatically be valid for a later date of your choice.

 Tickets are non-refundable; changes are possible by contacting the Booking Office (prenotazioni@fondazioneluigirovati.org).

Closure for exhibition installation

The Art Museum will be closed to the public for exhibition installation from Monday 5 to Tuesday 13 October inclusive.

We look forward to welcoming you back on Wednesday 14 October for the new exhibition Etruschi e Veneti. Acque, culti e santuari (Etruscans and Veneti. Water, Cults and Sanctuaries).