Are you a traveler with children in tow? Don’t worry: Murano knows how to accommodate even the smallest visitors!
From the quaint boat ride to the glass-blowing demonstration, not to mention the many little places on the island where you can have a snack.
The glass island is absolutely a family-friendly place as there are many activities waiting for you: find out thanks to this guide why Murano is for kids.
Discover the children’s activities Murano can offer you: strolling through the canals, perhaps with a good ice cream, I’m sure the little ones will be thrilled!
The island, in fact, lends itself to a visit with your children for many reasons: first of all, you have to take the vaporetto to get there, and often the boat ride is already a source of fun for the little ones.
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Murano glassworks tours: a unique experience for little ones
Visiting a Murano glassworks is a must if you want to explore the beautiful glass island in the Venice lagoon.
There are many furnaces where you can watch a glassblowing demonstration, and above all you must keep in mind that it is also a highly recommended activity for those with children with them.
First of all, from an economic point of view, many glassworks provide discounts for young people and even free admission for young children, even up to 10 years of age.
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Plus, considering the colors and skill of the master glassmakers, your children will almost feel like they are witnessing real magic.
The craftsmen are used to dealing with little ones and know how to engage and intrigue them.
What’s more, many demonstrations also include hands-on workshops where your child can try working with glass alongside a master glassmaker.
This is a unique opportunity for little ones to try something hands-on in a playful setting where the fun is not forfeited.
Children’s activities: what to do in Murano beyond the glass
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Within the island there are many activities with which to entertain the little ones: not only glass then!
For example, it is very pleasant to walk through the streets of Murano: you will alternate between tranquility and beautiful little stores with all kinds of articles.
Some of the larger stores also possess workshops where you can entertain your child and give him or her other creative experiences.
You can also think about going as far as the Park of the Angels, a beautiful green space where your children can run and play: plus they are equipped with some games such as swings.
But this is not the only equipped garden on the island: in fact, you can also access Navagero Park, which is ideal for the little ones.
Finally, you can always “entertain” a little visitor with some gluttonous peccadilloes: how about a nice ice cream?
You can turn to the artisanal Murano gelateria at Calle Angelo dal Mistro 13a, or Gelato di Natura at Riva Longa 27: the two most popular on the island.
Glass Museum: engaging even for the little ones
The Murano Glass Museum pays close attention to the development of the youngest children and often devises methods to make the visit suitable and appreciable for the youngest.
It collaborates with schools of all levels to tell about glass but also to do much more: to create approaches and methodologies of inquiry and to use the museum to teach values.
Listening, dialogue, experience, recycling, and intergenerational collaboration are just some of the values the museum seeks to convey through its exhibition and hosted events.
In addition, active paths are organized that go “beyond” the simple and usual guided tour: the goal is to make young visitors “live” the museum inside.
Designed specifically for school groups who wish to explore certain topics useful for the purpose of the school curriculum, they actually come in handy for all children.
In fact, this ongoing exchange between schools and the museum certifies the attraction’s employees’ focus on keeping themselves constantly up-to-date and qualifies them to interact with younger people.
In addition, the museum provides specific creative workshops in which hands-on activities are organized for which the experiences had while visiting the halls are functional .
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Frequently asked questions
Many venues in Murano are designed to accommodate children as well: terraces and open spaces, perhaps even overlooking the canal. Among the best places I recommend Ristorante la Fornace, Osteria La Perla Ai Bisatei, Ristorante Ai Piantaleoni or Osteria al Duomo.
Even if you have a few hours to see Murano you will still be able to appreciate most of the island’s attractions. You can get off directly at the Murano Museo stop so you can immediately reach the glass museum and the Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato. Also walk along Fondamenta dei Vetrai so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the island and see the main glassworks here: watch a glassblowing demonstration. See the Church of San Pietro Martire again and then go south to the lighthouse, a symbol of the lagoon. From here you can depart from the Murano Faro stop and in not even two hours you will have seen most of the island’s attractions.
It is impossible to give an objective answer since personal tastes influence everyone’s opinions. Both islands are splendid destinations worth visiting: Murano is famous for its glass-related handicrafts while Burano is famous for its lace-related handicrafts. Murano is a bit larger and offers more activities, Burano, on the other hand, is renowned for its quaint little colorful houses and offers a somewhat quieter experience.
To see glassmaking for free, you must take advantage of open days organized by glassworks. However, this is a private initiative and therefore not always available. In any case, many furnaces allow free admission to young children under the age of 10.
Conclusions
Here we come to the conclusion of this article in which we discovered together what to do in Murano with your children.
I explained why Murano is considered the family-friendly glass island and what are the favorite activities for the little ones.
We discovered together how to explore the island with your children and how to entertain them at a glassworks during a glassblowing demonstration.
Finally, we read how the museum takes care to create activities and trails designed just for the little ones so they can have fun and learn.
In conclusion I have answered the most common questions that are asked about visiting Murano with children, but if you have any other doubts please feel free to leave a comment below.
Adventure and learning in the glass island that always pays close attention to the little ones: workshops, cultural activities, fun and quality time to spend with the family!
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