What age is the children's tour suitable for?

The tour is aimed at families with children aged six and up.

When does the event take place?

The children's tour takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Where does the tour take place?

The event is held at the Institute for Musical Instruments at Am Krautgarten 25, 86926 Greifenberg.

What do the children discover during the tour?

Children learn about historical keyboard instruments like the harpsichord and clavichord and discover how instruments are researched and reconstructed.

What special materials are introduced?

The tour includes information about materials such as rabbit felt, quill pens, bristles, and shark skins.

Is registration possible?

The event is bookable according to vhs Ammersee West.

Discover Historical Instruments: Families Experience Music History in Greifenberg

Name: Children's Tour at the Greifenberg Institute for the Study of Musical Instruments
Start: 2026-10-22T15:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T16:30:00+02:00
Location: Institut für Musikinstrumente

Music History to Marvel At: Children's Tour in Greifenberg

How does a piano from Mozart’s time sound? Why do harpsichords and clavichords differ, even though both have keys? During the children's tour at the Greifenberg Institute for the Study of Musical Instruments, families with children aged six and up discover historical instruments in a particularly illustrative way.

Old Instruments, Exciting Questions

The child-friendly tour invites participants to experience music history with their eyes and ears. The children learn why historical keyboard instruments were built smaller in the past, how they were created, and what materials are involved in their construction. They encounter, among other things, rabbit felt, quill pens, bristles, and shark skins.

Research, Craftsmanship, and Learning Fun

At the institute, it becomes evident how historical instruments are researched and reconstructed. This connection of music, craftsmanship, and science creates an age-appropriate learning experience: children can ask their own questions, observe closely, and discover the relationships between material, construction, and sound.

A Family Experience with Educational Value

The tour combines children's laughter, curiosity, and shared time with sound knowledge transfer. Independent questioning and discovery support the development of interest in the subject, attentive listening, and creative thinking. The event is aimed at families with children aged six and up.

Conclusion: Experience Music History Live

An hour filled with unusual materials, historical instruments, and surprising sounds awaits the young visitors. Those who want to not just hear music but understand how it came to be will experience a special family adventure in Greifenberg.