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With the archaic throat singing of the Inuit, the artist duo PIQSIQ will transport you to unique worlds of sound. The Inuit Olympics is THE opportunity to test your luck and skills in seal hopping and other Arctic disciplines, today under the guidance of an Inuit Olympics professional. The children's university will also be visiting, with exciting and interesting facts about snow and ice. Afterwards, you can warm up in the courtyard with hot stew and enjoy the cozy fireplace. We look forward to seeing you!

PROGRAM on Sunday February 9, 2025, 10.00–17.00

From 10.00 on the hour
Film and media room 2nd floor
Film screening: Games of the North (English with German subtitles, 26 min.)
The documentary accompanies four Inuit athletes on their journey across Alaska, where they compete in traditional competitions.

10.00-16.00
Art Space 1st floor
Inuit Olympics: a cross-generational event

Special exhibition 1st floor
Print workshop “Arctic greetings”
Be inspired by the art of the Inuit and design your own postcard.

Permanent exhibition 2nd floor
Puzzle rally for children and families
Explore our collection with the help of our tricky museum rally.

10.30-11.00 / 13.30-14.00
Museum courtyard
Performance with Desmond Ukkuq Mackay: High Kick, Leg Wrestling, Muskox push and Blanket Toss. Let us surprise you!

11.00-17.00
Museum courtyard
Inuit Olympics: Get active and try out various disciplines from the Arctic under supervision.

11.00-11.30 / 15.30-16.00
Permanent exhibition 2nd floor
Short Arctic tour and selfie station for children and families
With snow goggles and a fur anorak, you'll be transformed into a snow child in no time at all. You can take a cool souvenir photo in front of the kayak and next to the Inukshuk. Don't forget your cell phone or camera.

11.00-11.30 / 16.00-16.30
Special exhibition 1st floor
Curator-guided tour through the exhibition “Move. Indigenous cultures in motion”

11.30-12.00 / 13.00-13.30
Permanent exhibition 2nd floor
Workshop with the Children's University on the subject of ice cream, incl. craft activity

OUR MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT

12.00-12.30 / 14.30-15.00
Pavilion 2nd floor
PIQSIQ - throat singing from the frosty world of the Inuit
With the archaic throat singing of the Inuit, the artist duo PIQSIQ takes you into unique worlds of sound. Tiffany Kuliktana Ayalik and Kayley Inuksuk Mackay combine ancient chants with haunting new compositions.

10.30-17.00
Food stand “Moonfire” by Monica Eichenberger
Stewpot and punch cooked on the open fire in the museum courtyard.