Mythology for Children

Classical Myths: A Treasure Hunt

Come with us to discover the ancient stories told in classical Greece and Rome! This is a treasure hunt focused on Mythology at the Prado. The great narratives created in Ancient Greece to explain the world were adapted by the Roman civilization across their Empire, which included Spain (Hispania). Centuries later, these epic and tragic sagas were recovered in the European Renaissance, and they still resonate with us in Western culture.

Throughout this treasure hunt, we will learn about fantastic creatures, heroes, gods, and goddesses with their symbols... and cheeky Cupid playing havoc all around!

This interactive visit to the Prado Museum is designed to foster children´s curiosity about Art and Classical culture. Together, we will stumble upon all sorts of characters and explore themes such as the representation of animals, the importance of anatomy, and the legacy of Greco-Roman mythology in our everyday life and language.

A truly engaging learning experience for children of all ages, this private tour of Classical Mythology at the Prado for families is led by Dr. Almudena Cros, a qualified Art History professor (BA Hons, MA, PhD Warwick University) who has created successful family-friendly tours in Italy and Spain. Dr. Cros has worked as a primary school teacher assistant at the American Elementary School in Benjamin Franklin Village (Mannheim), where she taught Spanish and History of Art through visual media, and also as a docent for family art workshops at CaixaForum Madrid, where her position involved introducing Art History concepts to young children and stimulating their artistic creativity. Dr. Cros has over 20 years of experience teaching art history to children, and, as a parent herself, she knows how to keep their attention and focus throughout this treasure hunt. Her classroom experience includes being an Art History professor at the Madrid campus for two American universities: Saint Louis University and Suffolk University (where she taught for 13 years). 

Although this itinerary is child-focused and is particularly appropriate for children aged between 4 and 12, adults will find plenty of new perspectives. We use our exclusive didactic materials, designed by ourselves, which feature clues to help us explore this fantastic collection.

This is a family activity designed as an opportunity for everyone to contribute.  Exploring our Classical roots will be engaging fun with a guaranteed, serious academic content adapted to children.  

TOUR LENGTH: 2.5 hours.

Maximum group size: 7 people.

There is no minimum number of participants, so single parents with a child are as welcome as larger family units. We do not work with large groups, and all our tours are private for each family unit, i.e., we do not mix different families that do not know each other. This is to provide the best learning experience and the most comfortable environment for children to feel confident in expressing their thoughts and emotions. Please note that at least one adult must take part in the activity. This is a private family workshop.

PRICES:

Family unit of 1 or 2 adults and up to 4 children: €200

Extra adult in that family unit (another relative, friend of the family): €20 pp

For a group of 2 different family units with a maximum of 7 people, including 2 or more children: €300 flat fee. (€150 per family)

If you have more than five children, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

**PLEASE NOTE: All our family tours are guaranteed private sessions, customised for your family and led by Dr Cros, a qualified Art Historian with 13 years' experience as a university professor. This is a quality learning workshop delivered by a professional who engages everyone in your family.** 

Prado tickets: €15 per adult, NOT included in the price.

Teachers, professors, or journalists with accreditation, as well as children under 18 and students under 26, qualify for free entrance.

Bring a photograph of your passport to qualify for a free or reduced entrance fee to the museum (over 65 years old, children under 18, or students under 26 with a valid College or University ID).

Note: The Prado Museum does not allow photography inside the building.

AVAILABLE DAYS AND STARTING TIMES:

These are our suggested starting times:

Monday through Saturday: 10:15 or 14:00

This tour does not run on Sundays.

To ensure availability advance booking is required. As a one-person company, we can rarely accommodate last-minute bookings, particularly during the high season.