Clay, archaeology, family dialogue, and a creative workshop - all combined in one unusual museum program. Together with a mediator, you will explore ancient artifacts and through tactile experience learn how people lived in the past. Then you will create something of your own, filled with meanings and emotions. Sometimes touching the ancient is not just a poetic image, but a very real experience. Especially if you hold in your hands a piece of clay, similar to that from which vessels, toys, or ritual figures were made hundreds of years ago. This is the kind of experience that awaits participants of the museum mediation created for family immersion in history. For an hour and a half, families with children become not just spectators, but active participants in a lively dialogue. Together with the mediator, they explore clay artifacts found in the territory of Nizhny Novgorod, discuss what they see, and reflect on how people lived many centuries ago. What did they eat, what did they believe in, what items were in their homes, and what did they mean in everyday life. All this is not in a dry lecture format, but through conversation, questions, and genuine interest. Special attention is paid to the material - clay. Its plasticity metaphorically resonates with the emotional mobility of a person. The mediator helps participants see clay not only as a historical object but also as a means of self-expression and communication. The final chord is a creative workshop. Under the guidance of a specialist, everyone will be able to create an item from clay - from a simple souvenir to a symbolic image. This activity requires no preparation and is accessible even to the youngest participants. This format is suitable for both schoolchildren and parents who wish to spend time together, gaining not only pleasure but also new knowledge. This is not just a tour or a workshop - it is a true shared story, where emotions, touch, and the silence of reflection are all important. Ideas on where to go in Nizhny Novgorod are collected on our website.