Roman Holiday
Holidays in Roman style
Tuesday 21 October - Friday 24 October - 14h
Come and spend your vacation at the museum, taking part in fun and creative workshops to discover our exhibition.
Tuesday, October 21, 2 – 4 pm – Mosaics are chic!
Wealthy Romans weren’t content just to decorate their walls, they also liked to adorn the floors of their homes with colorful mosaics! Try your hand at the gestures and techniques of this ancient art and create your own composition.
Wednesday, October 22, 2 – 4pm – How do the Romans play?
Put your skill, patience, strategy and luck to the test as you discover the most popular games of ancient Rome. Then create a personalized Roman board game to take home and share with your family!
Thursday, October 23, 2 – 4 pm – At the heart of the arena
In ancient cities, amphitheaters were built for gladiatorial combat and the hunting of wild beasts. Come and visit Nyon’s amphitheatre, carry out an archaeological dig to discover its secrets or build your own shield to protect yourself.
Friday, October 24, 2 to 4 p.m. – What a pot!
In ancient times, ceramics came in all shapes and sizes: plates, bowls, goblets, amphorae, jugs and more! Get to work creating your own clay tableware. You can then decorate it to your own taste.
The workshops are designed for children aged 7 to 12. For the comfort of all participants, please respect the age limits.
