Family weekend at Città della Scienza: science and art in red (May

Family weekend at Città della Scienza: science and art in red

When: May 9–10, 2026 — Where: Città della Scienza, Naples

A weekend designed for families with children aged 0–12 that combines hands-on science experiments, creative workshops and immersive planetarium shows centered on the color red. Activities are arranged by age group and include interactive, educational moments suitable for the youngest visitors.

Main activities

• Rosso che respira (ages 3–6): animated reading followed by sensory workshops and creative activities to stimulate young children's senses.
• Rosso scomposto (ages 7–10): chromatography lab to explore shades of red and learn basic pigment separation techniques.
• Rosso come la lava (ages 11–13): build-a-volcano model and eruption simulation with an introduction to basic geology and seismology concepts.
• Scienza a colori! a family-friendly science show with experiments on inks, pigments and visual reactions.
• Space activities (by ESERO Italy/ESA): May 9 "The Orion capsule returned!"; May 10 "Gyroscopes, lasers and corner reflectors for space exploration" — hands-on workshops to get children closer to astronautics.
• WWF initiatives: information point and a Boschetto workshop to learn about local biodiversity, plus outdoor family activities.
• Planetarium: "Stelle a Colori: The Great Show of the Cosmos" and solar photosphere observation in the square expected between 11:00 and 13:00.

Exhibitions and practical tips

During the weekend you can visit permanent exhibitions Sensazioni - Explore the 5 senses (open until July 26) and Insetti & Co. The exhibition Terremoti d'Italia closes on May 9 — plan your visit accordingly if you want to see it.

Recommended ages: activities aimed at children 0–12, with specific age brackets for some workshops. Booking: recommended (limited seats for workshops). Dress code: wear a red detail to join the event theme.

Location and planning tips

Address: Via Coroglio, 57/104, 80124 Naples (NA), Italy
Coordinates: 40.8051801, 14.1743039

For exact schedules, bookings and workshop details contact the Città della Scienza ticket office or check the venue's official channels. Practical tip: plan the day according to children's ages and include breaks and interactive moments to keep energy and interest high.

A chance to combine scientific discovery and creativity for a colorful family weekend in Naples.