Natura e Storia in gioco - Tra Querce e Storia: alla scoperta del Parco

During the Christmas period, **Ostuni** transforms into a stage rich in cultural and educational initiatives. The **Institution Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia** in Ostuni and **Coop. Gaia Tours**, to inaugurate the new year, are offering “Nature and History... in play,” a special event with playful and educational activities designed for families and children, to transform the festive season into an opportunity for learning and sharing, immersed in the beauty of the region's nature and history.

The **first event** is scheduled for **January 4, 2026**, starting at **10:00 AM**, with the event **“Among Oaks and History: Discovering the Park”**, which includes a sensory guided tour in the **Santa Maria d’Agnano Archaeological and Natural Park** in Ostuni. During the tour, adults and children will explore the **Oak grove**, a habitat rich in biodiversity, discovering different varieties of oaks, the myths linked to these majestic trees, and the other plant species present in the park. The experience will stimulate all the senses, inviting participants to observe nature with a new perspective.

The visit will continue in the **archaeological area**, where participants will come into contact with the millennial history of Ostuni, discovering the cave of the **“Woman of Ostuni”** and her extraordinary prehistoric burial dating back about 28,000 years: a unique opportunity to enrich the present with the depth of our past.

At the end of the visit, children and parents will take part in a creative workshop dedicated to creating the **“Identity Cards of the Trees”** observed during the tour. Each participant will be able to rework the experience through drawings and descriptions, creating a personal keepsake to take home. Furthermore, there will be the planting of a small seed, a symbolic gesture that strengthens the bond with nature and the land.

The **second event** will be held on **January 5, 2026**, at **4:00 PM**, at the Diocesan Museum, which will host the second edition of **“Bingo at the Museum”**. The event reinvents the traditional Christmas game, connecting it to the history and culture of Ostuni: each draw will be an opportunity to discover curious facts, characters, and symbolic places of the city. The game will be enriched with quizzes, riddles, and small challenges designed to involve the whole family, with sweet surprises for the little ones.

The activities of **“Nature and History... in play”** aim to enhance the natural and cultural heritage of Ostuni, offering families an educational, inclusive, and participatory experience, capable of strengthening the sense of belonging to the local community.

The initiatives are suitable for everyone, especially families with children aged between 4 and 12 years.

Participation in the activities is free; only the payment of the reduced admission ticket to the Archaeological Park and the Diocesan Museum is required. To ensure the correct conduct of the activities, booking is recommended at the numbers: 347 5247152 – 347 0042961.
Web: www.ostunimuseo.it/