School trips to The Odyssey, The Immersive Journey
The most epic journey ever told, now for your pupils: a school trip to Nave 16 at Matadero Madrid that turns reading Homer into a first-hand experience.
From Primary School to Sixth Grade
90 minutes
Teaching guides by stage
From €11.90 per pupil
In Spanish or English
What is the school trip to The Odyssey?
The Odyssey, The Immersive Journey is a 90-minute educational visit at Nave 16, Matadero Madrid, where students travel to Mycenaean Greece and relive Odysseus’s journey home to Ithaca, guided by the voice of Homer. It combines five experiences in a single ticket (stage recreations, an interactive metaverse, virtual reality, 360º immersive projections and a holographic installation) and is available entirely in English.
Immersion is no substitute for the text: it prepares you for reading and enhances your reading experience.
Why it is an educational experience
The Odyssey, The Immersive Journey has also been designed as an educational tool. Each stage has its own module, covering the core knowledge of the relevant curriculum, classroom activities and resources for use before and after the visit. In the exhibition space, educational panels explain the characters, distinguish between history and legend, and introduce the Homeric question, whilst the tour is tailored to the group’s pace.
In-house guides for pupils and teachers, organised by key stage
Alignment with the LOMLOE curriculum of the Community of Madrid
Educational
displays
in the classroom
The tour is available entirely in Spanish or English
The tour by age group
1
Ages 6 to 10
A first foray into literature: the pupils follow Odysseus through monsters, sirens and storms, and discover that ingenuity is more powerful than brute force.
Subjects: Spanish Language and Literature, Art
Ages 10 to 12
In Years 5 and 6, the adventure extends into history: the Mediterranean as a real-life setting and the Mycenaean civilisation set against the backdrop of legend.
Subjects: Spanish Language and Literature, Social Sciences, Art
Ages 12 to 16
The visit fosters both literary education and critical thinking: what is history and what is legend in Troy, and why do Odysseus and Penelope remain relevant archetypes today?
Subjects: Spanish Language and Literature, Geography and History, Classical Culture
Ages 16 to 18
The most direct link: the Year 1 World Literature course is built around myths, heroes and journeys, and the visit serves as the starting point for the comparative analysis.
Subjects: World Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Greek, Latin, Art History
All year groups follow the LOMLOE curriculum of the Community of Madrid.
Along with this proposal, we are sending you the complete module for your year group, including the learning outcomes, classroom activities and materials.
Which subjects are covered?
Literature
The Odyssey as a text: from early approaches to reading to textual analysis.
History
The Mycenaean civilisation and the Trojan War: between myth and archaeology.
Classic Culture
Gods, heroes and the Homeric tradition: from mythology to Greco-Roman culture.
The Mycenaean civilisation and Homer: from the classroom to the living room
The exhibition transports pupils to Mycenaean Greece – the world of the palaces of Mycenae, Tiryns and Pylos – and to the context that led to the Trojan War, before following Odysseus on his return to Ithaca. In this way, it explores both the epic poem and the world that inspired it: real history and myth, side by side.
The five highlights of the visit
1
Interactive Metaverse
A fully interactive virtual world in which to explore Mycenaean civilisation and discover its history.
Virtual reality
The pupils wake up inside the Trojan Horse and witness the night that brought the war to an end.
3
360 Immersive room
Eight standalone stories, each with its own visual style and original soundtrack, tracing Odysseus’s journey in a space covering more than 1,200 m².
Interactive elements
Escenarios que reproducen la Grecia de los héroes y los lugares más icónicos del relato.
Holographic installation
Odysseus’ return to Ithaca, which brings the myth full circle.
Teaching guides for pupils and teachers
Each school visit includes a pupil’s guide tailored to their year group and a teacher’s guide. The school receives these upon confirmation of the booking, so that they can be used in class both before and after the visit.
What the centre receives:
Stage module with the proposal
Student guide and teacher’s guide when booking
Educational displays
in the classroom
Useful information for organising the trip
How to book a visit to your centre
1. Tell us what you need. Fill in the form with the year group, the number of pupils and the dates you’re interested in.
2. Receive our proposal. Within 48 working hours, we’ll send you details of availability, a quote, the school visit information sheet and the teaching module for your year group.
3. Confirm and prepare for the visit. When you book, you’ll receive the pupil’s guide and the teacher’s guide to use in class.
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FAQ
For which courses is a visit recommended?
For all stages from Primary to Sixth Form, with a dedicated teaching module for Primary Years 1 to 4, Primary Years 5 and 6, Secondary and Sixth Form.
How long does the visit last?
Around 90 minutes, with all five experiences combined into a single tour.
How much does the school trip cost?
€11.90 per pupil from Monday to Thursday, €12.90 on Fridays and Sundays, and €13.90 on Saturdays and public holidays, when booking with our groups team for groups of 10 pupils or more. Teachers are entitled to one free place for every 25 tickets.
Do you need to have read The Odyssey beforehand?
No. Homer’s voice guides you throughout the tour, and each episode stands on its own; the tour is designed precisely to prepare you for and encourage you to read the work.
Is it aligned with the curriculum?
Yes. Each stage has its own teaching module, aligned with the Community of Madrid’s LOMLOE curriculum; we’ll send it to you along with the proposal.
What materials does the centre receive?
With this proposal, the module for your stage; upon confirming the booking, the student guide and the teacher’s guide.
How many accompanying teachers get in for free?
Una plaza gratuita para profesorado por cada 25 entradas.
Is it accessible to students with disabilities?
Yes, the tour is fully accessible. Please let us know your group’s requirements on the form so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Is it related to the film about the Odyssey?
No. It is an original production by MAD Artes Digitales, created by the team behind Tutankhamun, Pompeii, Titanic and Cleopatra.