The Garden invites visitors to explore the complexities of local ecosystems through hands-on observation and active play. Guests can investigate the secrets of the Bee House, interact with unique sound sculptures, and wander through vegetable patches designed to spark curiosity about biodiversity.
Read curatorial context and practical visitor information for The Garden at Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg
The Garden is a vibrant, living outdoor space at Le Vaisseau dedicated to exploring biodiversity, nature, and sensory discovery. Visitors can engage with interactive elements such as an observation bee house, sound sculptures, and hands-on vegetable patches.
The Garden serves as an immersive, living environment where visitors are invited to discover the rich complexities of nature through observation and play. Designed to foster a connection with the local ecosystem, the space features diverse flora, including vegetable patches and culinary herbs, as well as opportunities to observe local wildlife like hedgehogs. Central to the exhibition are interactive stations that encourage active learning. Guests can explore the secrets of the hive in the Bee House, discover the fascinating behavior of bees, and investigate the relationship between humans and insects. The Sound Park further enhances the experience by inviting visitors to interact with unusual instruments like the arbrasson sound sculpture, encouraging a multi-sensory exploration of the environment.
The Garden is open for exploration as part of the museum experience. Please be aware that the outdoor space may close during periods of inclement weather, such as high winds, for visitor safety.
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for The Garden at Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg
Explore physical and motor skill development through hands-on free play.
Children aged 3 to 6 can discover themed houses featuring sound-producing steps, tactile surfaces, and cog walls. This exhibition supports child-led exploration and independent movement to foster confidence and curiosity.
The Playhouses
A permanent sensory exploration of aquatic science for all ages.
Engage with water properties through interactive stations that encourage problem-solving and play. Visitors can explore buoyancy and fluid motion in this unique, hands-on scientific environment.
The Oasis Exhibition
Immersive educational exhibition featuring light, color, and sensory science experiments.
Explore the science of light through interactive installations that challenge visual and sound perception. Engage with trichromatic theory and collaborative light art in an environment designed for discovery and wonder.
The Cave Exhibition
Interactive construction-themed learning for ages 3 to 6.
Children can don hard hats to collaborate on building projects and explore the fundamentals of architecture. The environment features hands-on stations that promote communication, problem-solving, and self-confidence through active, team-based play.
The Building Site
Hands-on geometry and logic puzzles for families.
Engage with mathematical concepts through immersive brain-teasers and spatial reasoning experiments. This exhibition encourages creative problem-solving and logical development for visitors of all ages.
The Forest
Interactive astronomy and space exploration learning for all ages.
Engage with three distinct zones focused on lunar habitation and science-based challenges. Discover what human life might look like beyond Earth through immersive storytelling and educational simulations.
The Moon ExhibitionIdentify noteworthy artistic and historical installations throughout the city and region.
Refine the search for cultural experiences by targeting specific interests in Strasbourg. Access a focused gateway to examine a variety of temporary showcases and institutional displays that highlight the unique heritage of the Rhine area.