Summer Educational Program Treasure Hunt Tracing the Petrified Forest An experience in the Plaka Petrified Forest
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Offering unique collections and a variety of activities and events, the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is always ready to welcome its visitors.
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Discovering the Lesvos Petrified Forest, a unique natural monument, is an unforgettable experience.
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is a place of education, knowledge and inspiration. Following the current theory and practices of Museum Education, it designs and implements educational programs for students of all levels of education, children of all ages and families.
The Museum operates the Lesvos Geopark and collaborates with many cultural, educational, research organizations and Museums. It is a founding member of the European and Global Geoparks Network, pioneered in the establishment of the network of the Museums of Lesvos, collaborates with schools and Environmental Education Centers, as well as with a significant number of research centers and universities in the framework of research activities.
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest (Greek: Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Απολιθωμένου Δάσους Λέσβου) is a geological museum located in the village of Sigri on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Established in 1994, it is a center for the study, management, and preservation of the petrified forest of Lesbos and for public education about the site. It is a founding member of the European Geoparks Network and is a member of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network.
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2022, 10 am
Do you find enjoyment in solving riddles and puzzles, going on mysterious missions, and immersing yourself in nature’s beauty? Do you want to spend time in a petrified forest, become its friend, know all its secrets? A fun and intellectually stimulating path awaits you, giving you the chance to learn about the forest’s creation and to gaze at large petrified trunks and root systems at the park of Plaka.
The starting point of the treasure hunt is the museum. By untangling the mysteries woven into the puzzles and riddles, you will find a secret code which will help you reach the endpoint of your journey. The end of the hunt awaits you with bubbling surprises and we are waiting for you to join us! Everyone is welcome - adults, children, families, friends!
The treasure hunt will start at 10 am and can be played in Greek, English, or German. Staff will be there to guide and accompany the participants.
You can purchase tickets online through the website www.lesvosmuseum.gr or from the museum before the treasure hunt starts.
For more information and to report your interest in participating, you can call at this number : 22530- 54434
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr