Adventures at the Museum: Herbs, aromas and Carthusian secrets at the Charterhouse of Calci

On Sunday 20 September at 11.00 am, as part of the ‘Adventures at the Museum’ programme, a themed tour with a creative workshop – ideal for children aged 6 to 12 – will take place at the Certosa di Calci. Admission: €10.00 for adults and children; free for under-6s (plus admission ticket). Bookings via the webpage

To mark the reopening of the ancient pharmacy at the Certosa di Calci, an activity dedicated to the world of medicinal herbs and the herbalist tradition of the Carthusian monks. Following a tour of the pharmacy, participants will take part in a sensory experience exploring the scents, colours and textures of the plants used by the monks, before creating their own small herbarium.

An opportunity to get up close to one of the most fascinating spaces in the Certosa and, through this hands-on experience, gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between the monks and medicinal plants.