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Photo © Museo Mubia - Geomuseo delle Biancane
Photo © Museo Mubia - Geomuseo delle Biancane

North Maremma: 3 must-do activities for children

From the Marine World Aquarium to the Garden of Sounds, ideas for a family vacation

The Northern Maremma is an area where fun is never lacking. The area's museums and parks offer experiences for the whole family. In particular for the little ones, there are numerous activities for learning through play: active learning to stimulate their curiosity and desire to discover the world.

Contents
  • 1.
    Marine World Aquarium and Explore Dinosaurs
  • 2.
    The Biancane Park and MUBIA Museum
  • 3.
    Boccheggiano and the Garden of Sounds
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Marine World Aquarium and Explore Dinosaurs

Marine World Aquarium
Marine World Aquarium

The Marine World Aquarium is an environmental education center in Massa Marittima where it is possible to discover a vast amount of animal and plant species, including Zebra and Leopard moray eels, Batfish and Clown fish, and six different species of sharks, such as the Blacktip shark, Grey Bamboo, Bamboo Punctatum, Coral shark, Dogfish and Leopard shark.

During the summer period, every Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 p.m., it is possible to attend the "Shark Meal" along with an interesting tour of the exhibit. Also inside the facility is the "Explora Dinosaurs" section, dedicated to the evolution of the species, where you can see about twenty life-size reproductions of dinosaurs and prehistoric fish.

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The Biancane Park and MUBIA Museum

Le Biancane Park
Le Biancane Park

For all children who love to be in contact with nature, a visit to the Le Biancane Park, located in Monterotondo Marittimo, is ideal. The Park, which is always open and can be visited free of charge, allows visitors to immerse themselves in the nature of Tuscany's metalliferous hills through the geothermal manifestations on the nature trail. In addition, with the help of an audio guide that can be rented at the MUBIA Museum, located near the Park, it is possible to discover all the secrets and peculiarities of the area. The MUBIA, in fact, is a multimedia museum where you can experience a virtual journey to discover the depths of the Earth.

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Boccheggiano and the Garden of Sounds

The Garden of Sounds
The Garden of Sounds

Among the many activities for the whole family, it is impossible not to mention Boccheggiano, the 20th century mines and the Garden of Sounds. Boccheggiano, in fact, is a small village in the municipality of Montieri known for its long and important mining history. Walking around it is possible to be enchanted by the majestic Roste, fascinating red gullies that are the result of an intertwining of human activity and meteo-climatic conditions. A few minutes from the village, then, it is possible to visit, by reservation, the enchanted Garden of Sounds: a place resulting from the creativity of artist Paul Fuchs, a real attraction for children thanks to its very tall installations that move and emit sounds with the wind.

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