A march through history, music, and the future, led by a band of cheering children. On Friday, June 20, the Pompeii Archaeological Park was transformed into an open-air theater thanks to the infectious energy of "Allegreen!", the 2025 Music Festival. One hundred children from the Oriani Diaz Institute in Licola and the Sanità district were guests of the Pompeii Children's Museum for a day dedicated to art, discovery, and inclusion.
Leading them through the ancient stones and ruins of the Roman city was the Scalzabanda , the marching band that set the pace for a vibrant journey through Casa Rosellino, the Stabian Baths, and the Odeon, culminating with a final piece in front of the small theater. With them was Park Director Gabriel Zuchtriegel , who illustrated the museum's new educational offerings and previewed the activities planned for the summer and fall.
The Pompeii Children's Museum , the result of a public-private partnership and the Archaeological Park's key educational partner, is now a space designed specifically for children and families, where archaeology becomes a living, creative, and engaging experience. In addition to guided tours and themed workshops, the museum also offers specific programs for children with cognitive or motor disabilities, in collaboration with the Parvula Domus social farm . And that's not all: among its partners is Feudi di San Gregorio , which manages the archaeological site's vineyards, combining culture, sustainability, and agriculture in a single educational project.
Starting this summer, it will also be possible to book activities for small groups or individual children, with workshops led by museum educators, allowing them to learn and have fun among the ruins of ancient Pompeii . Live entertainment will also be available, with the " Under the Horse " series, which will bring four theatrical performances dedicated to the myth in September to the outdoor space of Casa Rosellino, with the famous red horse by Mimmo Paladino as the backdrop.
It was a very interesting event for the children who participated, but I don't really understand why there were not more details about the organization. The children seemed to have fun, but I would have liked to know more.