How can math be fun? This is a question that has probably crossed your mind once or twice. Here at the Giardino di Archimede – Un Museo per la Matematica, we answer that very question. Many children find mathematics difficult, inaccessible, and even unpleasant. But this museum, the first mathematics museum in Italy, challenges that notion. Founded in 2004 within the spaces of the former Marco Polo Tourist Technical Institute in via San Bartolo a Cintoia, the Giardino di Archimede offers activities and workshops. These activities highlight in an engaging and enjoyable way how mathematics is intertwined with art, music, and various other expressive and figurative forms. The museum’s exhibits are designed to be accessible to students of all levels, who can participate in workshops tailored to their age groups. Here at the Giardino di Archimede, students can directly experience the applications of mathematics, experimenting with how it can be made, touched, discovered, created, played, and even sung. The Giardino di Archimede isn’t just for children. It’s a place for families to connect and engage with mathematics together, fostering a deeper understanding of this often-misunderstood subject. So, if you’re looking for a fun and educational experience for the whole family, be sure to add the Giardino di Archimede – Un Museo per la Matematica to your itinerary. It’s an opportunity to see mathematics in a whole new light.
Santa Lucia alla Castellina
“A sanctuary of art and faith””. You might say that about many places, but here at Santa Lucia alla Castellina,