National Print Museum Events For Families

The National Print Museum situated in the old Garrison Chapel of Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin and is home to a fascinating collection of artifacts and objects relating to printing history.

The National Print Museum offers an exciting range of activities, events, workshops and educational resources for families and children.

To Find Out More About Family Workshops and Events  Check Out The National Print Museum Event Calendar

National Print Museum Events Information

Free Public Guided Tour of the National Print Museum

Join the Free Public Guided Tour of the National Print Museum’s collection. During the interactive guided tour of the Museum, your are taken on a journey of discovery, with both technical descriptions and anecdotal tales, through the three core areas of the exhibition – the Composing Area, the Printing Area and the Finishing Area.  Each visitor is offered the opportunity to hand compose and print a poster during the tour!

Venue: National Print Museum, Dublin

Classification : Public Guided Tour / All Ages

Dates / Times:- Every Sunday at 15.00 (excluding Bank Holiday Weekends, Demonstration Days and Family Fun Days).

Admission : Free

Booking: No booking required.

Bealtaine Festival

To celebrate the Bealtaine Festival, the Museum will host the annual Reminiscence Evening with its volunteer with its volunteer active retired printers and compositors. Hear the captivating memories of their time in the printing industry shared in an informal and relaxed setting. Ask questions about the traditional craft of letterpress, which they will endeavour to answer with plenty of intelligence, with and charm.

Venue: National Print Museum, Dublin

Classification : Public Guided Tour / All Ages

Dates / Times:- Thursday 11 May / 18.00

Admission : Free Admission

Booking: No booking necessary.

Booking Online: You can book online here through our booking link directly to the Christmas Workshop For Kids 4 – 7 years ticket sales

Christmas Workshop For Kids 8 – 12 years

A range of self-guided drawing materials will be provided for families who visit to celebrate National Drawing Day. For adults and young people there will be a number of sketching stations available, with inspirational sketches of the collection on display to get the creative juices flowing.

Venue: National Print Museum, Dublin

Classification : Kids Workshop / Age 8 – 12 years

Dates / Times: Saturday 17 December /14.30 – 15.30

Admission : €12:50

Booking: Booking required – Max. 10 children

Booking Online: You can book online here through our booking link directly to the Christmas Workshop For Kids 8 – 12 years ticket sales

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