Aims and Vision
- by Playing. The pleasure to experiment Science and technical abilities in a natural way.
- by Doing. Manipulate, create, use tools. Through this method children are engaged in an autonomous learning process and they feel free from notions and strict disciplinary approaches (Learning by doing).
- through Senses. Sensorial perception is central in the learning process thanks to interaction between the self and the world.
- in Autonomy. Children find space and opportunities to engage in experiences with different materials and tools, to behave like adults in a positive atmosphere.
- through Previous experiences. Experience has a central role in hands-on learning method: the visitor is the protagonist of his own enhancement and knowledge.
- through Personal Motivation. Stimulate curiosity and encourage learning and emotional abilities, through a positive attitude towards knowledge.
- through Active Participation. Explora offers the opportunity to use information in different occasions and contexts.
- through Creativity. Explora fosters the problem-solving ability and encourages team work.
- though Self – guided tours. Free tours and schedules guarantee the opportunity to repeat and rethink, to do being aware of their own actions.
- with the Others. Sharing experiences with adults – parents, tutors, teachers – children find a union thread between experience and knowledge. Sharing is a pleasant way to gain experience and discovery.
- interactive exhibitions designed for children of all ages, for hands on experiences;
- self-guided tours supported by guidelines that will engage adults too.
- Temporary exhibits and exhibitions stimulating creativity and craft abilities;
- education activities and teachers’ training, to complement the traditional educational system through informal activities.
- creative workshops that stimulate creativity and encourage experience.
- a constant renewal to offer visitors each time a different experience.
Explora’s Method offers:

