Preschools
Visiting the National Museum is a fun adventure! Our museum educators turn the visit into a discovery journey, encouraging children to ask questions and share their experiences. Many items in the museum come with fascinating stories, and during the visit, we connect these tales to familiar stories and themes from contemporary pop culture to relate what they see to their own world. Please note that all school visits are conducted in Icelandic.
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The National Museum – What Is It?
A museum educator guides the group through the main exhibition, Making of a Nation, showcasing various intriguing artifacts. Special attention is given to statues and figurines, and the children play a game where they mimic the statues' poses. The children also get to handle replicas of artifacts from the exhibition.
Book a school visitDragons and Creatures
The children explore the main exhibition, Making of a Nation, with a museum educator. The exhibition features many fascinating artifacts. Special attention is given to dragons and mythical creatures hidden in unexpected places, accompanied by enchanting stories. The children also get to handle replicas of artifacts from the exhibition.
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Special Requests
Museum teachers can design visits according to the wishes of the teacher. What is being discussed in the kindergarten and what are the children's interest? Do not hesitate to contact us! Inquiries can be sent to kennsla@thjodminjasafn.is.
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Guiding light of museum educators
From the National Curriculum
Museum educators adhere closely to the National Curriculum for Preschools and uphold these guiding principles:
- Preschools should be social and cultural arenas where national heritage and Icelandic societal values hold a significant place.
- Educational practices in preschools should encourage children to express themselves and listen to narratives, stories, poems, and fairy tales.
- Preschools should foster a community where every individual is respected and contributes meaningfully.
- In preschools, learning should be based on children's experiences and create meaningful learning opportunities for them.
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