Drak Theatre Awarded Prestigious International Certification “Home of 21st Century Education”
Drak Theatre has received the prestigious international certification Home of 21st Century Education, awarded by Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. This certification confirms that Drak Theatre provides a high-quality educational environment for children, schools, and families, and contributes to shaping the future of the young generation through culture, art, and play.
“Receiving this certification is not only a recognition of our work so far but also a motivation to keep exploring new ways to offer children meaningful and creative experiences. We deeply appreciate this recognition, which once again confirms the credibility of all our programs and activities,” said Drak Theatre Director Tomáš Jarkovský.
The certification is awarded to institutions that meet eight key criteria:
- Children’s door to culture, an easily accessible public place of joy, beauty, and imagination
- Home of interactive self-learning: trying out the unknown, wonder, and imagination – Learn by play!
- Holistic development of children’s talents as a meaningful, multisensory experience
- Children as equal members of society, imagining and working toward a better world
- For all ages, bridging intergenerational gaps
- A space for interaction and engagement – everyone’s voice matters
- Navigating between reality and virtuality for both children and adults, with digital awareness
- Connecting to global issues while acting locally, constantly adapting to what is needed
In the Czech Republic, only two other institutions have received this certification so far: Sladovna Písek and the Puppet Museum in Plzeň. Drak Theatre has thus become the third recipient, which testifies to its exceptional approach to children’s education through theatrical art. This achievement places Drak Theatre among the top European institutions focused on children’s education and culture.
Drak Theatre and its educational studio focus on connecting theatre with its audience through various artistic-educational activities. Its mission is to open the door to the world of theatre art and foster understanding and communication between the theatre and its visitors—be it families with children, the children and young adults themselves, school groups, or educators. The Labyrint Gallery offers interactive exhibitions, which are changed every year, along with the permanent exhibition The Story of Drak 1958–2018. Regular family Sunday creative programs and public space activities such as treasure hunts or audiowalks are also part of the program.
Tajemství divadelních prázdnin, foto: Milan Hajn
For more information about the label and/or to apply online, visit:
www.21stcenturychildren.eu or email: secretariat@hands-on-international.net
