School is the time when the child chooses his destiny. To help him find his own path and develop talents, to give him the opportunity to study what fascinates him, in many Moscow museums there are children's circles and courses. Some of them require a test to be admitted, but in most cases, parents are required to apply and pay for classes on time. Registration in circles usually takes place in September, classes begin in September-October. MIR 24 has compiled a list of interesting circles in museums, as well as in the zoo and planetarium.
Biological club "Manulata" of the Moscow Zoo
The symbol of the Moscow Zoo is the manul, hence the name of the children's circle. A schoolboy from 6 to 11 years old, who loves animals very much and seeks to learn as much as possible about them, can become a “manulenk”. In the classes taught by the staff of the nursery and the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University, the theory is studied using the example of the collection of animals of the zoo. The one-year program includes 58 academic hours of theoretical and practical classes, visits to zoo expositions and trips to Moscow parks. That is, there will be notes in a notebook at a desk, and work with a microscope, and practice in nature.
Classes begin at the end of September and end at the end of May, they are held once a week. The club costs 10 thousand rubles per academic year or 6 thousand rubles per semester. You can leave a request on the website of the Moscow Zoo.
Bioclub at the State Darwin Museum
The circle of the young biologist of the All-Russian Society for the Conservation of Nature (VOOP) is no less famous than "Manulata". Pupils starting from grade 5 can join it. The main areas of work of the circle are field botany and ornithology.
The circle appeared about 70 years ago thanks to the naturalist and teacher Peter Smolin. Since then, it has been attended by thousands of children, many of whom have become biologists. “The main feature of the VOOP circle is observation of plants and animals in nature. All activities of the circle in the museum are devoted to preparing for trips into nature during weekends and vacations, for conducting research,”the website of the Darwin Museum says. Based on the results of the trips, children present reports on their research at the conferences "Smolinskie readings".
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Classes start at the beginning of September. The first month for all beginners is a trial one, at the end of it the child must decide whether he wants to stay or not. If so, then he will have to go through an interview and prove that the month of study was not in vain. Recording is carried out from early September to mid-October in the classroom. Classes are free and take place once a week.
In addition to the circle of a young biologist, the Darwin Museum also has an animal painting studio for children from the age of five. The training program is designed for seven years, the cost is 3500 rubles for the academic six months.
Astronomical Club of the Moscow Planetarium
This circle has a long history - it has existed since 1934. “The planetarium has equipment that is unique both for the city and for the country, which allows children to study the starry sky,” says Yaroslav Turilov, head of the Astronomical Complex of the Moscow Planetarium. - Great educational opportunities allow the circle members to participate and win in city and regional astronomy Olympiads. For example, lectures for senior courses in the astronomy circle are given by professors of Moscow State University. Classes are held in the Great Star Hall, in the observatory and on our astronomical site."
In addition to classes in the office, the children will have excursions, field observations, expeditions to the Russian observatory, meetings with cosmonauts and scientists. Children will learn about the history of astronomy, the laws of motion of celestial bodies, learn to work with different types of telescopes.
Schoolchildren of 6-7 grades are admitted to the first year of the Astronomy Circle, children are enrolled based on the results of an interview, which can be attended during September. Further classes will be held once a week from the beginning of October to the end of May: a total of 29 lessons lasting two academic hours. To sign up for an interview, you need to fill out a questionnaire available on the planetarium website, then either send it to the specified mail, or leave it at the reception in the planetarium foyer. Training is free!
Young Geologists Club of the Vernadsky Geological Museum
Students from the age of nine can become a member of the club. Classes include lectures and practical classes, excursions to public and closed museums, visits to laboratories of specialized universities, visiting geological, cultural, educational, educational and tourism practices. "The work of the club is focused on the development of interest and skills in research and creative work in children by solving applied, research problems in the field of geology, earth sciences and environmental management, vocational guidance in the specialties of the mineral sector of the Russian economy," the museum's website says …
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In fact, the circle is aimed at educating future scientific personnel in the field of geology. During the year, the guys create their research projects and take part in Olympiads, educational conferences, as well as competitions established by the Interuniversity Academic Navigation Center in the specialties of mining and geological profile on the basis of the State Geological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences in conjunction with industry universities in Moscow. Moreover, the winners receive priority when entering the founding universities: MISiS, Russian State Geological Prospecting University named after S. Ordzhonikidze, Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography, Gubkin University.
Club classes are held twice a week for two hours. You can enroll a child in the club directly on the website of the State Geological Museum. IN AND. Vernadsky Russian Academy of Sciences, a monthly subscription costs 3,500 rubles. For children from six years of age there is a natural science direction of the club - "Scientific Adventures". Toddlers study once a week. The duration of the lesson is one and a half hours. Cost: 3000 rubles per month.
Paleontological circle at the Timiryazev Museum
In the State Museum. K. A. Timiryazeva has a paleontological circle for children. Children are introduced to the basics of the theory of evolution, geodesy and other geological disciplines, the peculiarities of paleoecology and paleofaunistics of the Moscow region and some other regions of Russia. Children will be taught how to keep a field diary, write scientific notes and abstracts, as well as the skills of conducting field research.
The members of the circle travel to the suburbs of Moscow to geological sections, where they can see and collect a variety of fossil fauna. “During the summer holidays, young paleontologists go on more distant expeditions to get acquainted with the fossils of other regions of Russia, from where they bring not only collections of samples, but also videos and numerous photographs,” the museum says.
Two-hour classes are held in the halls of the museum once a week from September to May. Registration takes place at the beginning of the school year. The circle is free.
Oriental studies at the State Museum of Oriental Studies
The educational program "Young Orientalist" is designed for students in grades 1-6 and runs for one year. Children are divided into three age groups: students in grades 1-2 (group "Golden Carp"), 3-4 grades (group "Red Phoenix") and 5-6 grades (group "White Crane"). Training programs for all groups are posted on the museum's website.
The circle gives children an idea of the history, culture and art of the peoples of the East, the structure of the museum, how things get into the museum and "live" in it. Classes are held in the studio, lecture hall and in the exposition of the Museum of the East. Children independently prepare projects, presentations or crafts on the topics covered.
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The training program includes 15 lessons (two lessons per month), each of which lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. The circle is open from October to May. A year of study in the "Young Orientalist" circle will cost 6,000 rubles. Note that in addition to oriental studies, the museum has one more educational direction for children - "Young Archaeologist".
History and archeology at the Historical Museum
The State Historical Museum organizes many different circles for children from grade 1. For example, "Secrets of Antiquities: An Introduction to Archeology" for children in grades 1-2. The cost of a course of 14 lessons is 5600 rubles. Children will see the most ancient exhibits of the museum, learn the basic principles of work on excavations, learn to keep a journal of finds, make tools of an ancient man (spear, prison, fishing rod) with their own hands and reproduce his dwelling.
The course "Journey into the history of Ancient Rus" is designed for students in grades 2-4. Children will learn the history of Ancient Russia, see ancient jewelry, coins, weapons and books in the museum exposition. Separate classes are devoted to the reign of the Grand Dukes Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Yaroslav the Wise, Vladimir Monomakh, Mstislav Vladimirovich. A course of 16 lessons will cost 6400 rubles.
The course "Sailing Fleet of Russia and the World" invites children in grades 5-9. In the classroom, the child will learn the history of maritime affairs from antiquity to the mid-19th century, the history of the sailing fleet, will be able to simulate famous naval battles on the map, and will gain skills in working with historical sources. Children will be told about the outstanding naval commanders of Russian and world history, taught them some practical maritime skills, such as knitting sea knots, orienteering on a map and working with sails. 5200 rubles for 13 lessons. All of the above is just a part of the courses offered by the State Historical Museum.
University of Children at the Polytechnic Museum
"The University of Children is a meeting place for children aged 7-14 with modern science," the Polytech says. There are four directions at the Children's University, depending on the age of the child: 7-8 years old - "Energy", 9-10 years old - "Impulse", 11-12 years old - "Dynamics" and 13-14 years old - "Vectors".
The main task of the Children's University is to develop interest in research, from getting to know the sciences at the age of seven to making an independent choice and solving a specific scientific problem at 14. The children master the scientific method, participate in research and learn to look at the world around them like scientists: ask questions, doubt and look for answers. Classes are taught by scientists and experts in different scientific fields and at different sites: in the classrooms of universities, scientific laboratories, in museums. Among the places visited by the University of Children, there were even the meteorological station of Moscow State University, the station of ambulance and emergency medical care. A. S. Puchkov and the Lastochek carriage depot.
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An interesting principle is by which topics for classes are selected. At the events of the University, children are invited to dream up what question they would ask a scientist. All questions are placed in the Curiosity Box, and lessons are created on this basis. Children enter the Children's University without an interview. The issue price is 16 800 rubles. Classes are always held on Sundays, you can buy a subscription and sign up for specific lessons on the Polytech website.
Center for Aesthetic Education Museion at the Pushkin Museum. Pushkin
In one of the best art museums in the country, there is the Museion Center for Aesthetic Education of Children and Youth. This is "the scientific and practical department of the museum, which develops and coordinates programs for the creative development of children from 5 to 18 years old on the basis of art collections, studio and classroom studies, with the active use of audiovisual and multimedia."
Children 5-6 years old, who are invited together with their parents, are introduced to the visual arts, are introduced to world masterpieces and are taught to spend time in the museum with pleasure. The youngest children are trained once a month, a course of 16 lessons is designed for two years. A set of circles can be found on the website of the Pushkin Museum. Pushkin.
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Mug passes will be available online in early September. There are many who wish, so the museum's website contains the dates and times for the start of sales of specific subscriptions, as well as recommendations on how to manage the registration as quickly as possible. Please note that some of the circles require an interview.
Photography, editing and sound engineering at the Multimedia Art Museum
If your child gravitates not so much towards science as towards media, a good option for an interesting and rewarding pastime is the various courses offered by the Moscow Multimedia Art Museum. For example, at the age of seven, a child can begin to study European art of the 18th century or contemporary art, at eight - the art of Ancient Rome and Byzantium, at 12 - enroll in the School of Photography for Teenagers or the course "Sound Engineering for Video Production".
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True, the prices bite: for example, six months of a course on European art of the 18th century will cost 19,500 rubles, a photography school for teenagers - 36,000 rubles per year; 11 lessons on video filming and editing for beginners - 17 thousand rubles; course "The Birth of Contemporary Art" - 19,500 rubles for six months; "Author's style in photography" from Igor Mukhin - 51 thousand rubles for a four-month intensive course, the course "Art of documentary photography" - 14 thousand rubles - and so on. The palette of classes, prices and conditions can be found on the museum's website.