Morning of curiosity at MUHK: machines in the field, from ox-drawn plough to robot

In January, our Morning of Curiosity looks at machines. Growing food has always meant a lot of work, but the way people plough, sow and harvest the field has changed enormously over time. Once the work was done mainly by hand or with animal power; today robots, satellites, sensors and drones help the farmer.

At this family morning we explore how field machines have changed over time and what one machine or another actually does in the field. We get to know the plough, the harrow, the seed drill, the tractor and the combine harvester, and we also look ahead: how robots and precision farming help the farmer work more accurately and more sustainably.

🔎 What does a harrow do?

🔎 How was the field worked before tractors?

🔎 Why do tractors have such big wheels?

🔎 How do drones and robots work in the field?

In the second part of the programme we let our imaginations fly and design different machines of the future together.

If you are wondering where to go with your children on a Sunday morning, come and discover, play and create together as a family at MUHK in Ülenurme, just outside Tartu!

Admission with a museum ticket:

🎫 Adult €12

🎫 Student, pensioner €9

🎫 Family ticket €24

🎫 Children up to 8 years free

The number of places is limited!

The event is supported by the Estonian Research Agency.