What age is the course suitable for?

The course is aimed at children aged 8 to 12.

When does Life in the Stone Age take place?

The event takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10:30 to 12:30.

Where is the holiday course held?

The venue is the Natural History Museum at Kreuzstraße 20, 33602 Bielefeld.

How much does a ticket cost?

The individual ticket costs 12 euros per person.

How many children can participate?

The number of participants is limited to ten.

What can children expect in the course?

Children will explore life in the Ice Age and Warm Period, see tools and originals, engage in fire-making, and at the end, create their own amulet.

Life in the Stone Age: With fire, tools, and amulet back to Bielefeld

Name: Life in the Stone Age
Start: 2026-10-22T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T12:30:00+02:00
Location: Naturkunde-Museum

An exciting journey into the world of the Stone Age

How did our ancestors live during the Ice Age and in the later Warm Period? In the holiday course Life in the Stone Age, children aged 8 to 12 will discover a long-lost world full of animals, tools, and astonishing survival techniques at the Natural History Museum Bielefeld.

Original tools and stories from the past

Many tools, including originals, make the Stone Age tangible in the museum. The young participants will learn which animals were hunted, what daily life looked like for early humans, and the significance of craftsmanship in the Ice Age and Warm Period.

Making fire like in the Stone Age

A special emphasis is placed on the simple means with which our ancestors ignited fire. This practical topic combines natural science knowledge with a lively event atmosphere and provides an event experience that combines curiosity, concentration, and a spirit of discovery.

Creative conclusion with a personal amulet

At the end of the two-hour course, the children will create their own amulet. It is meant to bring strength and luck and will serve as a personal memento of a morning where history, archaeology, and creative participation come together.

Well-planned holiday program for young explorers

With a limited number of participants of ten, namu creates a manageable learning atmosphere. The clear target audience approach, the original museum setup, and the combination of instruction and practical activity make the course a suitable holiday offering for children interested in nature, history, and past ways of life.

Conclusion: In the course at the Natural History Museum Bielefeld, children experience the Stone Age not just from books, but discover it with their own eyes and hands. Those who find fire, tools, and the life of our ancestors exciting will experience a varied morning with lasting memories.