As cold and aseptic as it may seem, ice awakens people's imagination and creativity. Social dynamics develop around the ice, the spirit of aggregation is strengthened and carefree moments are shared. Through play and ice sports such as field hockey, skating or curling, one can discover ritualizing attitudes and observe the enactment of shared societal values.

The exhibition ON ICE - The Fascination of Ice is divided into five thematic sections that will lead visitors to playfully discover different historical and sociological aspects that develop around ice. For example, one will ask: How many ways could ice be exploited? How and where did people skate in the past? Does a team identity really exist? A visit to the exhibition will be an opportunity to discover some previously unseen aspects of one of the most important phenomena in Swiss field hockey: the derby between the Ambrì-Piotta and Lugano teams. Historical and contemporary objects including a very rich collection of vintage skates will be on display, and visitors will be able to playfully interact with the installations.

To visit the ON ICE - The Fascination of Ice exhibition, you will have to be willing to get involved, have fun, show off your skills and fight for victory!


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