Published on: 2026-06-04
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
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In the State Darwin Museum, subordinate to the capitalDepartment of Culture, there will be Ecology Day. Guests can expect quests, master classes, interactive activities, an introduction to cats and dogs from the ‘Giving Hope’ foundation, and an exhibition of more than 200 animals from the ‘Squirrel Children’ shelter. All events can be attended for freetickets.
S10:30 to 12:30Visitors will be able to participate in an interactive program prepared by the staff of Children’s Library No. 178 — the A.L. Barto Cultural Center.
S10:30 to 16:00For young guests, there will be a quest “Along the Protected Trails.” The children will familiarize themselves with the protected territories of Russia and animal talismans in a playful form. Winners will receive prizes: notebooks and stickers from the museum.
At the same timeVisitors are invited to take part in the eco-game “Recycling Cat”, where a ginger pet will teach how to understand the labeling on packaging and explain the importance of sorting waste. And in the game “Dendrology for Beginners”, kids will be able to test their knowledge about Moscow’s trees.
Besides this, s10:30 to 16:00A master class on creating unique jewelry from fabric scraps, leather, unwanted buttons, and broken jewelry will be held in the “Trash-art” workshop.
The degu nursery “Squirrel Children” will hold an anniversary, the 10th National exhibition-conference “Friendly Rodents.” On the open roof of the museum, visitors will be introduced to more than 200 animals: degus, dormice, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, and meerkats. On the third floor of the exhibition building in the lecture hall “Friendly Rodents,” participants will discuss the rules for keeping pets and the secrets of the work of rehabilitation centers.
S10:30 to 16:00On the museum’s porch, the International Charitable Foundation for Animal Assistance “Giving Hope” will conduct lessons on kindness. Volunteers will bring rescued street cats and dogs looking for a new home.
C12:00 to 15:00Employees of the national park “Commander Islands” will talk about the inhabitant of this protected area and create a wooden badge together with the participants.12:30 to 15:00Volunteers of the Association for the Promotion of Culture and Art “Creative Union” will hold a master class “Paper — I see the world.”
V15:00Young guests are waiting for the class “Inhabitants of Water Bodies.” Attendees will see rare aquatic creatures. And participants of the lesson “Hidden Resources” will learn about wastewater treatment.
The program of events in city museums contributes to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow“Family”. More about the national projects of Russia and the contribution of the capital can be found atspecial page.
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