FOR SCHOOLS

The Museum of Adriatic Zoology “G. Olivi” of the University of Padua, since its inception in 2011, has hosted dozens of school groups every year, from kindergarten through national and international graduate courses. On the strength of a team of marine biologists who have developed countless proposals for museum education over the years, we are passionately dedicated to continuously updating our educational offerings, designed for schools of all levels.

The museum offers guided tours and workshop activities both within the exhibition halls and on the grounds, blending theory and practice for dynamic and engaging learning.

We offer a variety of educational experiences that enhance our rich heritage and stimulate critical and creative scientific thinking. The activities, adapted for each school level, cover such crucial topics as the richness and vulnerability of marine biodiversity, the physiology of aquatic organisms, local fishing traditions, the sustainability of anthropogenic actions in the marine environment, with a special focus on the Adriatic, and much more.

The Museum is making available free of charge to teachers three in-depth texts designed to reintroduce and deepen in the classroom the themes encountered during the guided tour: the two booklets “Chioggia and the Giuseppe Olivi Museum of the University of Padua” and “Two Words on the Adriatic Sea” delve into the history of the collection on display at the Museum and clearly tell the peculiarities of the Adriatic Sea and the organisms that inhabit it. “The Museum and the School” is a real educational manual, designed as a support tool for Teachers in facilitating and stimulating classroom understanding of the topics presented at the Museum.

Teachers interested in the publications, which are available free of charge, can request the necessary form to obtain them from Museum staff: museoolivi@unipd.it – tel. 041/401774 (during museum opening hours).

BROWSE THROUGH OUR PROPOSALS

Giuseppe Olivi Museum of Adriatic Zoology offers preschools, primary and secondary schools the opportunity to take advantage of different and diverse guided tours and educational paths within the educational offerings of the University of Padua Museum Center.

Kindergarten and primary schools

From 3 to 11 years old

Middle schools

From 11 to 14 years old

High schools

From 14 to 18 years old

PLAN A VISIT

Where to eat

Packed lunches: the museum does not have a place for the class to have lunch. In case of good weather we recommend using the spaces in Piazza Vigo (250 m, 4 minutes walk from the Museum) or the gardens in Piazzale Peretolo (1 km, 16 minutes walk from the Museum).

With all weather conditions you can apply to use:

SALESIAN ORATORY “DON BOSCO” OF CHIOGGIA

  • Community Director: Fr Rossano
  • Address: Calle Don Bosco, 361, 30015 Chioggia VE (850 m, 12-minute walk from Museum)
  • Tel./Fax: 041 400365
  • E-mail: info@salesianichioggia.it
  • Website: www.salesianichioggia.it
  • Cost: Free
  • The offices can only be contacted by phone in the afternoon; otherwise, it is preferable to send an email. It is recommended to call in advance to check the availability of classrooms for groups of 40-50 people.

DOMUS CLUGIAE RESIDENCE

  • Address: Calle Luccarini, 825, 30015 Chioggia VE (450 m, 6-minute walk from the Museum)
  • Tel: 041 5500973 | Fax: 041 5509505
  • E-mail: info@domusclugiae.it
  • Website: www.salesianichioggia.it
  • Cost: 1 euro/person
  • To ensure availability, it is advisable to call in advance.
  • Accessible only to small groups of 20-25 people max.
  • After eating lunch, the rooms used must be cleaned up.
    How many classes together?

    The maximum capacity of the Museum ranges from 30 to 60 students, depending on the type of activity you choose. For larger classes or for multiple classes, you will need to book multiple time slots and arrange with the ticket office timing and visiting arrangements.

    While you are here

    We recommend combining a visit to the Museum of Adriatic Zoology with the Museum of Veterinary Medicine at the Agripolis Campus (Legnaro, PD), where zoological preparations of many animals, both domestic and wild, are preserved, including numerous whales and dolphins from the Mediterranean.

    Book the visit and workshops

    To plan an unforgettable visit for your class, book now!

    📞: Contact us at +39 041 401774 during museum opening hours.

    ✉️: Send an email to museoolivi@unipd.it.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Museum of Adriatic Zoology “Giuseppe Olivi” with your students in an engaging and educational way!

    TRAINING

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