Utazó museum – Travelling museum

Launched by the Pénzmúzeum (Money Museum) in September 2023, Bőröndmúzeum (“Utazó museum – Travelling museum”) is designed to foster financial literacy and entrepreneurship competence among primary and secondary school students through modern, interactive museum pedagogy. Its primary mission is to deliver essential financial and economic knowledge to children, especially those in disadvantaged or remote areas, using playful and engaging methods. By bringing the museum experience directly to schools, the programme ensures that all students, regardless of location, have access to the foundational skills needed for responsible economic decision-making and entrepreneurial thinking.

Key Activities and Student Experience

The programme offers a series of thematic workshops tailored to different age groups, each lasting one class period (45 minutes). Activities are built around real-life scenarios and group work, encouraging students to solve problems, make decisions, and reflect on their own financial behaviours. For younger students, storytelling and role-play introduce basic concepts of saving and resource management. Older students participate in simulations and practical exercises on topics like budgeting, digital payments, investment, and credit. These hands-on experiences help students internalise entrepreneurial skills such as risk assessment, negotiation, strategic planning, and teamwork. The workshops are interactive and collaborative, allowing students to learn from both the content and each other.

Program Features and Pedagogical Principles

The programme’s design is rooted in inclusivity, accessibility, and experiential learning. It aligns with the National Core Curriculum’s goals for citizenship and economic education, supporting the development of financial sustainability, consumer awareness, and responsible economic behaviour. Pedagogical principles emphasise active participation, critical thinking, and practical application over passive knowledge transfer. All materials and resources are provided by the programme, and sessions are delivered by trained museum educators who facilitate discovery and discussion rather than lecturing. The approach is highly adaptable, ensuring relevance for diverse student backgrounds and learning needs.

Methodology and Structure

The programme employs a structured yet flexible methodology that combines storytelling, group problem-solving, and direct engagement with real-world financial tools. Each session is carefully planned to match the developmental stage and interests of the target age group. The structure typically involves an introduction to a relatable scenario or story, followed by group activities where students analyse, debate, and make decisions. Reflection and discussion are integral, enabling students to connect workshop themes to their own lives. The programme also employs digital resources and encourages the use of technology where possible, further supporting the development of modern entrepreneurial competencies such as adaptability, digital literacy, and collaborative innovation.