Kids worshops and activities at the Musée Maritime

It's the vacations!
To mark the occasion, the crew of the Musée Maritime de La Rochelle is offering a number of activities and workshops:

- Les p'tites histoires de la mer
Tuesday, October 22 / duration 40 min
Dramatized and musical readings for little mousses (3-5 years) and their parents.

- Wind in the sails
...and spray on deck!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:30pm / duration 1h15
The sea isn't always pretty, so the weather is an essential factor when sailing. You have to adapt your boat's speed to the wind, and even in fine weather, swells and windy seas can make sailing uncomfortable.
For ages 9 and up

- Sirens
Thursday, October 24, 2024, workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. then from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A modeling workshop to explore the myth of the mermaid...
Mermaids are part of the maritime imagination, haunting the minds of sailors and landlubbers alike. The myth of mermaids is present in many cultures around the world. Tales of these fantastic creatures of the oceans have stood the test of time, and even today many would like to believe in them.
Ages 8 and up

- Storm warning
Tuesday, October 29 at 2:30pm
Meteorology is an integral part of our daily lives - rain or shine. Winter storms and shipwrecks have been widely illustrated by painters. How can meteorologists predict them? A workshop for plastic and scientific discoveries.
Duration 1h30

- Pumpkin hiding
Two sessions: Thursday, October 31 at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm / duration 1h15
Armed with a map of the ship, the young buccaneers set off to investigate aboard the mysterious frigate, where strange noises can be heard throughout the corridors... But it's imperative to find the pumpkins before Captain Frousse does!
Ages 6 and up