The Museum is delighted to present a fun-filled, family friendly programme of events to keep the children entertained this Spring Midterm break.
Celebrate the magic of Ireland’s bees; take a yoga session with instructor Claire Anne Tobin; find out more about Medieval love brooches or get to touch a fossil, fur or skull from the handling collection at the Wonder Cabinet at the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History.
All events are free. Booking may be required for some. See further details below.
Exhibition: GAA: People, Objects & Stories
During opening hours
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Wear your county colours and see objects dating from the 15th century to the present day, illustrating the influence of the GAA through the lens of social history, design and popular culture. FIND OUT MORE
Exhibition: The Murmur of Bees
During opening hours
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Castlebar, Mayo
Did you know there are more than 100 different bee species in Ireland, but only one that makes honey? Or that bees were so important throughout Irish history, they even have their own patron saint? Join us in celebrating the magic of Ireland’s bees, their vital role in nature, and the special bond they share with us. FIND OUT MORE
See the Animal, Be the Animal in our Family Yoga sessions
11am & 1.30pm, Thursday, 15 February.
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks
After discovering all the hidden animals in our Irish Silver Gallery you will be encouraged to embody the animals with yoga teacher, Claire Anne Tobin. This free family event is all about mindfulness and connecting with the rich artistic and animalistic inspired creations in our Museum's collections. FIND OUT MORE
StoneyBot's Creative Quest
1pm, Friday, 16th February
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Discover all the different ways people can be creative in this drop-in handling session for families. Be inspired by a selection of engaging, beautiful, and funny objects that will tell a story of human endeavour and imagination through time. FIND OUT MORE
The History of Art in Ireland Tour
11am, Sunday, 10 February
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Discover the techniques in gold of Bronze Age metalworkers on the lunulae and sun discs, learn about the influence of the Iron Age art style, La Tène, and its impact into Early Medieval Ireland on objects including the Ardagh Chalice and the 'Tara' Brooch. FIND OUT MORE
Drop-In Workshop: Medieval Knights and Ladies
10.30am, Thursday, 15 February
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
In Medieval times a lady would give a knight a ring brooch as a love token to carry into ‘battle’ for good luck. Join us to find out more about love and courting in Medieval times and to make your own love token to bring home. FIND OUT MORE
Ancient Board games of Viking and Medieval Ireland
10.30am, Saturday, 17 February
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Drop into the Museum, learn how to play Hnefatafl and Nine Men's Morris, take a look at some replica objects, or do some colouring. Hnefatafl was a board game that was brought to Ireland by the Vikings, and Nine Men's Morris was a board game popular all over Medieval Europe. FIND OUT MORE
'Viking Ireland' Family Tours
2pm, Wednesday, 14 February
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
See a replica fishing boat, examine the beautiful oval brooches worn by Scandinavian women, and discover ice skates made of bone! Discover what life was like in Viking Dublin, and see the wider impact that the Vikings had on Ireland. FIND OUT MORE
Irish Sign Language Event: Pop Up Chats at the Dead Zoo
Saturday, 10 February
National Museum of Ireland - Natural Histsory, Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Drop into the Wonder Cabinet at the Dead Zoo and join a free pop-up chat with ISL interpretation. Meet an Educator, ask some questions and maybe even get to touch a fossil, fur or skull from the handling collection! FIND OUT MORE
Pop Up Chats at the Wonder Cabinet
Selective dates in February
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin 2
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