Most of a child’s education should be hands-on
In retrospect, I believe we can all admit that we do. Why? When I get to see, taste, and otherwise engage with something, my understanding of it grows exponentially. And I personally believe the same is true for my own children. The Paleolithic period, Neanderthals, cave dwelling, and other aspects of prehistoric life are difficult to conceptualise. The mysterious beings belonging to what species?
The Krapina Neanderthal Museum provides straightforward explanations for these and other related problems.
Nearby Hunjakovo, a renowned Croatian geologist, palaeontologist, and paleoanthropologist named professor Dragutin Gorjanovi-Kramberger unearthed the biggest known assemblage of Neanderthal fossil bones, dating back to 125,000 B.C. It.
The joy of education
Unlike when I was a youngster, I think schools now put a lot of emphasis on finding creative methods to teach students. While schools certainly play a large part, I believe that we, as parents, play a crucial role in instilling in our children a love of learning that will hopefully last a lifetime.
That’s why you shouldn’t skip out on a trip to the museums. Especially the museums that do such a wonderful job of breaking down dry academic subjects into engaging hands-on exhibits.
Studying the past helps one prepare for the future.
My first impression of the museum was not that it would be a useful resource in predicting the future. The show’s portrayal of Earth’s and humanity’s convoluted evolutionary past impressed upon me the extent to which we are a hardy, clever, and courageous lot. In this day and age, that is precisely what is lacking.
Tourist Advice for the Neanderthal Museum in Krapina
The question is, “Where is it?”
Krapina, a town in northern Croatia, is where you’ll find it. Distance from Ljubljana is just two hours by vehicle. Take advantage of the area’s natural beauty and plan to stay for at least a day. Visit the baroque city of Varazdin after your museum visit.
How can I find a parking spot?
To the front of the park that houses the hill where the skeletons were discovered and the museum is a big, fee-based parking lot.
What can you see at the Neanderthal Museum in Krapina?
Upon entering the museum, which is constructed in stone to mimic a cave, you will first be able to see a film outlining how experts, based on the available evidence, believe Neanderthals to have existed.
The context of the finding and the events leading up to it become clearer, as does the setting in 1899, when geological and paleontological exploration first began.
Fact: The 8-meter-high sandstone strata in the cave included the remains of almost 900 people. Several hundred people, both male and female, aged 2 to 40, have been fossilised here.
The price of entry to the Krapina Neandertal Museum
Two people and two children may ride for 120 Kn, or around $15.7 Euros.
The Krapina Neanderthal Museum’s website has further details on planning a trip there.
I was wondering how lengthy the duration of the visit would be.
Intend on spending at least two hours in the museum if you plan to see a film and read and explain most of the fascinating information to the youngsters and engage in discussion.
Then, I would recommend making the trek on foot to the dig site. Get in the mindset of someone living there centuries ago by closing your eyes and taking a minute to ponder the scene before you.
Are strollers welcome?
The answer is yes. Most of the display is housed inside a pleasant concrete circular corridor.
What is it that children love most?
An entertaining breakdown of time on Earth and its history. Each exhibits the essence of its time period. Dinosaurs were prevalent on Earth long before humans appeared, as this clearly demonstrates.
What I love most?
seeing my children’s enthusiasm for the study of the past. That has always been my favourite class, and I enjoyed seeing them so engrossed in it. This goes to show that with enough initiative, even the most tedious tasks can become enjoyable.