As mid-winter draws near, roam through the galleries at the National Museum of Ireland Kildare Street to discover how people spent their time in winters past, the games they played, and how they kept themselves safe on long and dangerous pilgrimages. Pick up our Medieval Christmas Trail and roam through the galleries to answer the questions, […]
During the drop-in event you can... Learn about some items or specimens from the handling collection inspired by the theme of the drop-in. Touch and inspect up close the handling collections of real and replica furs, fossils, bones and minerals. Have a chat with a Museum Educator and ask them questions. Choose your favourite animal on […]
Discover the magic of working with natural materials as you learn to plait and shape your own straw snake, a playful nod to the legends of St. Patrick! Join the renowned Armagh Rhymers and Fingal Mummers for this family friendly hands-on workshop, drawing on the traditional art of straw craft. Rooted in ancient folk customs […]
Drop into the Discovery Zone in the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks for a drop-in event. Bring the family along and join a short activity to learn more about nature. During the event you can learn about some items or specimens from the museum's handling collection inspired by the theme of the drop-in, touch […]
This Easter Midterm, come to the National Museum of Ireland at Kildare Street and follow a guided tour, take a look at some replica handling objects or engage in a craft activity. Full list of activities and times are listed on their website (linked below).
Hop on down to Collins Barracks this Easter to explore their museum Easter Trail. Solve riddles, find the artefacts and learn about the eggs-cellent Museum collections at Collins Barracks. This free, fun-filled self-guided family challenge is packed with brain teasers designed to keep you guessing. Hop in to History is a free family trail available […]
Uncover the secrets of interlace, knotwork and spirals used to decorate early medieval Irish manuscripts and objects during this drop-in workshop.
Get creative with recycled materials in this fun, hands-on family workshop as part of National Biodiversity Week and inspired by William Morris' Flora Tapestry. Children will design their own colourful paper gardens using repurposed Museum booklets, maps, and leaflets while learning about biodiversity and sustainability.
