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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free family workshop with architect Jacinta Delaney Curley. Design and build a model for a children’s area in the Museum. Ages 6–12. Pre‑booking via Eventbrite required.
Hands-on workshop introducing children to design and architecture.
Drop into the Discovery Zone in the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks this October. Bring the family along and join a short activity to learn about our favourite objects in the handling collections. No booking required but there may be a short waiting time. Suitable for Families. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a […]
