The National Gallery of Ireland is a cultural gem that strikes the perfect balance between calm and creativity. With free admission and a welcoming, buggy-friendly space, it’s easy to wander through the galleries at your own pace. Borrow a free Family Pack from the information desk, complete with drawing tools and activity sheets, or drop by the Atrium Creative Space where kids can get hands-on with art activities. There are also themed family tours and a delightful kids’ audio guide that turns exploring the gallery into an art-inspired adventure.
The Early Years, Children and Families Programme plays a major part in encouraging learning through art at the National Gallery of Ireland. This programme is for all the family, from babies and toddlers to younger teens and their parents/guardians. It embraces play, enquiry, problem solving, independent thinking and collaboration through multi-disciplinary sensory activities responding to the national collection. The programmes includes general activities onsite for everyone from seasoned museum visitors to tourist families on holidays.
The Gallery offers drop-in workshops, tours and activities, all with a family focus. The Atrium Creative Space is open everyday, and free art packs are available. There are also scheduled workshops and events, designed with age-appropriate learning in mind. The Gallery is currently developing an online strand for Early Years, Children and Families which aims to take learning through art out of the gallery and into the home.
Once you’ve had your fill of masterpieces, take a short stroll to Merrion Square Park, home to one of Dublin’s best playgrounds, swings, slides, and a perfect picnic spot included. On sunny weekends, you might even catch the open-air art market or a food stall or two, making it the perfect way to round out a fun, culture-packed day.
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