Archaeological Museum invites families to uncover the secrets of the ancient Majos with ‘Mission Archaeology’

The Archaeological Museum of Fuerteventura is offering families a new way to discover the island’s heritage with ‘Mission Archaeology: A Family Adventure at the Museum’, an activity taking place next Saturday, 14 November, from 11.00 am.

Rayco León, the councillor responsible for the area, says the initiative combines learning, play and participation to introduce visitors to the culture and way of life of Fuerteventura’s ancient inhabitants.

The museum will become a space for exploration, where children and adults can visit its galleries accompanied by historical characters who will help them learn about different aspects of the island’s past. On a dramatised tour, families will discover the traces and rock engravings left by the ancient Majos, as well as features of their habitat, diet, beliefs and material culture, using items from the museum collection as a reference.

The programme will also include a practical workshop on traditional Canarian thinking games, designed to test participants’ ingenuity, reasoning and ability to work together. The activity has been developed in collaboration with Siembra Patrimonio and aims to bring historical and archaeological knowledge to family audiences in an engaging way.

The activity is for families with children aged six and over. Children must be accompanied. Places are limited and advance booking is required by emailing museoaf@cabildofuer.es and providing the names of participants and the children’s ages.

The event will take place at 11.00 am on Saturday, 14 November, at the Archaeological Museum of Fuerteventura in Betancuria.