When does the family festival take place?

The family festival takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Where does Doors Open with the Mouse take place?

The event location is Schloss Horst with museum and outer bailey at Turfstraße 21, 45899 Gelsenkirchen.

What is the entrance fee?

Admission to the family festival is free.

What activities are available for children?

Children can try historical games, shoot with a crossbow, build a bridge after Leonardo da Vinci, create toys from clay, visit the children's carousel, and listen to a fairy tale tent.

Is registration required for individual offerings?

Registration is required for crossbow shooting, bridge building, and creating toys from clay.

Is the event suitable for families?

Yes, the family festival is aimed at children and their families, combining child-friendly hands-on activities with history, creativity, and music.

Doors Open with the Mouse for Children

Name: Doors Open with the Mouse – Little Wonders
Start: 2026-10-03T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-03T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Schloss Horst, Museum und Vorburg

Discover Little Wonders: The Great Mouse Family Festival at Schloss Horst

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Schloss Horst in Gelsenkirchen will transform into a special discovery place for children and families. At the free Mouse Door-Opener Day under the motto Little Wonders, historical games, creative hands-on activities, music, and exciting insights into the life of past times await.

A Journey Through Time with Games, Imagination, and Children's Laughter

Families can explore together at the castle how children played around 450 years ago. Historical games make history tangible and connect movement, curiosity, and shared learning. Thus, a museum visit becomes a lively family experience filled with wonder, joy, and many little discoveries.

Get Involved, Experiment, and Get Creative

In selected activities, children can take action themselves: they can shoot with a crossbow, build a bridge inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, or create toys from clay. Registration is required for crossbow shooting, bridge building, and pottery. The offerings promote age-appropriate experimentation, fine motor skills, concentration, and collaborative problem-solving.

Fairy Tales, Music, and a Historical Carousel

In addition to the interactive stations, a historical children's carousel, a fairy tale storytelling tent, and music create a festive atmosphere. Children experience diverse sensory impressions, and families enjoy quality time in a unique setting. The Experience Museum Schloss Horst also opens its doors and shows how people lived, worked, and played in the past.

Safety and Family-Friendly Participation

The event combines learning fun with supervised hands-on offerings and clear registration instructions for individual program points. Safe, guided participation is the focus of dealing with historical game ideas. Families can visit the festival for free and discover offerings that suit their own interests.

Conclusion: A Free Discovery Day for the Whole Family

Schloss Horst offers a varied family experience full of history, creativity, and children's laughter on October 3, 2026. Those who want to discover little wonders together, try out historical games, and experience a special museum day will find a warm place for curiosity and fun learning here.