SPACE4KIDS

A museum that invites you to play: Celebrate the right to play with us and discover lots of new play and hands-on stations at Space4Kids!

Did you know that children have a right to play? This is even in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Article 31 states that every child may play and participate in cultural and artistic participate in cultural and artistic life. But, let's be honest - does it feel like that in a museum? feel the same in a museum? At SPACE4KIDS, that's certainly the programme!

Since September 2023, SPACE4KIDS has been located in the centre of the museum 1,400 m2 that is all yours. Here you can play, discover and try things out to your heart's content - and that's is even expressly encouraged! Your ideas and questions this space to keep growing.

What happens in SPACE4KIDS? This is about how we all can live together in a diverse post-migrant society. society. By playing and creating, you learn a lot about yourselves
about yourselves and the world - in passing. Perhaps you will make new friends, exchange ideas and experience how important it is to important it is to shape our world together.

Incidentally, SPACE4KIDS is a joint project and is organised together with In-Haus e.V. and with the support of many great partners such as NEOLA art projects e.V., Jugendfreizeitwerk Köln, Afrokultur e.V., Inter*Femme e.V. and Diwan e.V..
SPACE4KIDS can be visited by schools, intercultural associations, day-care centres, groups and other initiatives with prior registration. Registration at: rjm-veranstaltungen@stadt-koeln.de .

SPACE4KIDS is open to children and their parents on certain days, which are announced on the website. The various interactive formats, behind-the-scenes looks at the museum and dates can be found here.

The contact person for co-operations is Lydia Hauth: lydia.hauth@stadt-koeln.de .

The space is open on all Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.

SPACE4KIDS is free of charge. To keep it that way, please get a free ticket at the cash desk before you go in.

Cooperation partners:

other cooperation partners

Important questions and answers:

Can I use the materials, games and children's books in SPACE4KIDS freely?

Yes, of course, but please help us to tidy them up after use so that the room and the children's library remain attractive for other visitors. Please put the books back on the bookshelves after reading. Our technician will also be pleased if you handle our technology with care ;-)

Can I drop my child off at SPACE4KIDS?

No, parents or accompanying adults remain responsible for their children during the visit. Unless the child is taking part in a workshop. Then the workshop leader will take over supervision.

Can I eat and drink at SPACE4KIDS?

Yes, you can eat and drink here, but remember to dispose of your leftovers properly.

Where can I leave my jacket and rucksack?

Jackets and bags can either be securely locked in the basement or taken directly to our Space4Kids.

Where can I park my baby carriage?

There is enough space in Space4Kids to park your baby carriage.

Where are the toilets located?

The toilets are in the basement. You will also find a changing table there. The barrier-free toilet can also be found there.

How can I take part in the workshops?

Some workshops are free of charge, others require payment. Please have a look at our website. There you will find all the latest information on registration and the costs of the workshops.

I am coming with a group of children. Do I have to register?

No, you can simply come directly to the museum and pick up a free ticket at the ticket office.

What are the opening hours of SPACE4KIDS?

Space4Kids is open every Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. From June, the museum will also be open on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm. (An exception is 14 and 15th September due to an event. Space4kids will be closed on this weekend).

Space4Kids takes a summer break from 29 July to 11 August.

Have fun!!!!!