Educational workshops

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Rosas Mine's educational workshops and proposals for schools.

An exciting journey into the heart of the mine: educational experiences at Rosas Mines

The Rosas Mines, nestled in the hills of southwestern Sardinia, open their doors to schools for a unique, engaging and exciting educational experience. A place where mining history comes to life, offering students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the past and discover the miners’ work up close.

During the visit, children can explore a real mine, walking through tunnels carved into the rock and breathing in the authentic atmosphere of an underground world full of charm and fascination. The experience continues in the laveria, where fully functioning historic machinery tells the story of the hard work of extracting and processing minerals. The sound of machines in action, the smell of ore dust, and the grandeur of moving gears will make the visit an unforgettable multisensory experience.

In addition to the guided tour, Rosas Mines offers interactive educational workshops designed to engage students of all ages through hands-on, experimental activities. From mineral discovery to simulated mine work, each workshop is designed to turn history into an adventure to be experienced firsthand.

An educational and exciting experience, perfect for learning more about industrial heritage, geology and the lives of miners. Rosas Mines awaits you for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the earth!

LITTLE MINERS

An adventure between play and discovery

The Little Miners workshop is designed to introduce young children to the world of mining in a simple and engaging language. The experience combines knowledge, fun and creativity, turning the visit into a child-friendly educational journey.

Accompanied by guides, participants will walk the 500 meters separating the museum from the mine, discovering the miners’ trades along the way through a fascinating narrative. A short scavenger hunt will make the walk even more fun.
The workshop will conclude with a creative activity: the children will create a drawing enhanced with collages and cutouts of the mine’s characters, along with the two friendly, furry guardians who watch over the site.

To whom it is addressed

Preschool
Elementary school (classes I and II)

Total duration
: About 4 hours, including the tour, storytelling activity, and creative workshop.

Costs

€ 8.00 – Visit to the mine and museum
€7.00 – Educational workshop

Complementary activities

Visit to the mining village
Nature walk in the green areas around the mine

What children learn

Stimulate curiosity and active observation
Learn about the history of mining work through play
Develop creativity and artistic expression
Strengthen socialization through group activities

MINERALAB - From mine to object.

A workshop between history, science and creativity

Mineralab is an itinerary designed to take children and young people to discover the world of mining, the hard work of miners and the processes that brought minerals from the mine to the finished object.

After a guided tour of the mine and laveria, participants will follow the minerals’ journey from extraction to sorting to processing. In the workshop, they will become protagonists in a unique activity: they will make a mold and witness the smelting of metal, transforming the raw material into a small artistic artifact to take home.

To whom it is addressed

Elementary school (grades III, IV and V)
Secondary school and high school

Total duration of “
” (The Road to the Sea): About 3–4 hours, including the guided tour and workshop.

Costs

€ 8.00 – Visit to the mine and museum
€7.00 – Educational workshop

Related Activities:
You can combine your visit with a nature trail in the area surrounding the mine.

What kids learn

Understand the mineral extraction and processing cycle
Develop manual dexterity and creativity through a hands-on activity
Approaching mining culture as a historical and social heritage
Reflect on the value of labor and natural resources