National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland is the nation’s biggest cultural institution with a strong emphasis on Ireland’s art, material culture and heritage. The collections and their exhibitions are centred on four sites, three in Dublin and one in the west, in Co. Mayo.
The National Museums
- Archaeology – Kildare Street, Dublin 2
- Natural History – Merrion Street, Dublin 2
- Decorative Arts & History – Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
- Country Life – Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
The National Museum of Ireland - Events
See Calendar of Events for details of temporary exhibitions and ongoing programme of events for your family.
National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks
March 2012
- Sun 25th, 3-4pm
Public Tour
Price: Free
Whet your appetite for history on a short stroll through the galleries, learning more about the fascinating objects along the way. Places for this adult event are limited and allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before event starts.
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Wed 28th, 2.30-3.30pm
Conservation Tour
Price: Free
An opportunity to get behind the scenes at the Museum to see how artefacts are conserved for the future. Includes a look at furniture and textile conservation and archaeological conservation. Adult event, booking essential.
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Thu 29th, 11.30am-12.15pm
Family Event - Babies on Board
Price: Free
Enjoy the magic of the classic children's stories and nursery rhymes with musician, Laoise O'Brien. Through music and storytelling Laoise will capture the imagination of children and adults alike. Family event is suitable for adults and children aged 0 to 4. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis, 20 min before the event starts.
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Fri 30th, 12.30
Price: Free
As long as people have had treasured possessions, they've needed somewhere to store them. Explore some of the beautiful boxes, chests and coffers on display in our new exhibition with curator Jennifer Goff.
Places limited and allocated on a first-come basis, 15 minutes before event starts.
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Kildare Street
MARCH
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Sat 24th, 3.30-4.30pm
Price: €2 fee. Tickets at the Museum shop. No charge for children aged 16 years or under
Examine Iron Age finds from Irish wetlands including bog butter and the mysterious bog bodies. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible.
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Sun 25th, 3-4pm
Price: Free
Join Debbie Thomas for a fun storytelling session involving a treasure hunt to find the kind of objects an archaeologist might put into a museum of hair! No booking required for this family event suitable for children aged over 8. 30 places, first come basis. Not wheelchair accessible National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Merrion Street
MARCH
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Sat 24th, 10am-4pm
Price: Free
Public seminar on Irish geology and landscapes as part of Dublin City of Science 2012. Please note this will take place in Collins Barracks. Booking for this adult event is required. Contact the Education Department at 01 6486316 or educationnh@museum.ie.
Full programme on www.museum.ie from February 1st 2012. Wheelchair accessible.
- Sat 31st, 3-4pm
Family Tour: Animal Lottery
Price: Free
You decide the route of the tour by having an animal lottery - be prepared for a lot of walking!
No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
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National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
MARCH 2012
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Thu 1st to Sat 31st, 3pm
Price: €2 per adult. Free for children aged 16yrs and under.
Find out what life was like 100 years ago and learn about the use of straw, hay and rushes. Tuesday to Saturday, first come, first served. Group tours at other times can be pre-booked through the Bookings Office.
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Sat 31st, 11am-4pm
Price: Free
Learn a new skill and see demonstrations of Tunisian crochet with Bettina Foertig.
Demonstration for all ages. No booking required.
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