National Print Museum Childrens Christmas Workshops

National Print Museum

The National Print Museum situated in the old Garrison Chapel of Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin and is home to a fascinating collection of artefacts and objects relating to printing history. Opened in 1996, the National Print Museum is a place for printers, historians, students and the general public to see and hear how printing developed and brought information, in all its forms, to the world. Along with the permanent exhibition, the National Print Museum exhibits a wide range of temporary exhibitions from all over the world in many areas related to the collections of the Museum.

The National Print Museum is actively collecting artefacts relating to all aspects of printing history and welcome donations from individuals and companies.  

National Print Museum Family Days

There are a number of Family Days throughout the year where events are run within the National Print Museum to suit all the family. From printing festivals, open days, workshops and even participation in larger events like Dublin Culture Night and Heritage Week, the aim is to encourage an interest in the world of printing history and the unique experience of a visit to the National Print Museum. 

National Print Museum Childrens Workshops

The National Print Museum welcomes visitors of all ages runs regular especially childrens. They run a number of childrens workshops throughout the year in a variety of print-related crafts such as Calligraphy, Printmaking, Batik and much more. 

National Print Museum Guided Tours

A guided tour is one of the most popular ways of exploring the National Print Museum. The tour begins with an optional audio-visual presentation, which offers the opportunity to observe demonstrations of many of the machines in the Museum’s collection.

The tour guide will then lead the visitor on their journey of discovery through printing history, explaining the various technologies on display in the permanent collection. In addition to the many machines in the Museum, there are a number of pieces of special interest including an original 1916 Proclamation, an original 1922 Óglaigh na hEireann Proclamation and the Bookbinders Fellowship Banner. The tour concludes with the opportunity to view the temporary exhibitions that the Museum regularly hosts. 

 

Childrens Workshops

Children’s Christmas Crafts Workshops

National Print Museum Opening Times

• Monday - Friday  9.00 - 17.00
• Saturday - Sunday  14.00 - 17.00
• Closed bank holiday weekends

National Print Museum Admission

• Adults:- €3.50
• Concession:- €2
• Family:- €7

How To Get To The National Gallery

DART:-  Lansdowne Road or Grand Canal Dock (5 min walk)

Bus:- Nos  7, 7A to Merrion Square North & Clare Street

Car:- The National Print Museum is situated in the Old Garrison Chapel, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

Pervious Events Held At The National Print Museum

Easter Craft With Aoife McGonigle

Come or hop along to the Museum this Easter Hoildays and join in the fun with Aoife McGonigle for some crafty fun in this themed workshop for children.

Venue:- National Print Museum

Classification :- Kids Workshop / Ages 4 - 7 years

Dates / Time :-

• TBC

Admission: - €20 each child - Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis

Booking :- Booking necessary Tel 01 6603770 or printmuseumedu@iol.ie

Halloween Crafts With Aoife McGonigle

Venue:-  National Print Museum

Classification :-  Kids Workshop  / Ages 4 - 7 years

Dates / Time :-  

• TBC

Admission: -    €20 each child -   Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis 

Booking :-   Booking  necessary Tel  01 6603770 or printmuseumedu@iol.ie

Batik With Blaithin Quinn

Venue:-  National Print Museum

Classification :-  Kids Workshop  / Ages 8 - 12 years

Dates / Time :-  TBC

Admission: -    €20 each child -   Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis 

Booking :-   Booking  necessary Tel  01 6603770 or printmuseumedu@iol.ie

Batik Workshop for Teens

Dates / Time :- Sunday 17 July / 14.30 - 16.00

Admission: - €20 each child - Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis

Booking :-Booking necessary Tel 01 6603770 or printmuseumedu@iol.ie

Summer Craft Week

• Printmaking:- TBC

• Calligraphy & Crafts:- TBC

• Bookmaking:- TBC

• Papermaking:- TBC

Workshops for children Ages: 8 - 12 and the Cost: €30 per workshop or €125 for five workshops.

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