Adults

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life offers individuals and groups opportunities to engage with the Museum's exhibitions and the Folklife collection through tours, activities and a range of programmed events.

Individuals

The Calendar of Events offers individuals or small groups the          

opportunity to partake in lectures, seminars and conferences, talks, workshops, deminstrations, art and craft courses and performances. Each quarter full and half-day art and craft courses are offered specifically for an adult audience.

Self Guided Visits

When choosing to self guide the galleries, a visit to the Audio Visual theatre offers background information to the Museum, Folklife collection and the traditional way of life in the past. The film is approximately 20 minutes long and the purpose built AV theatre seats approximately 60 people. Floorplans in many languages are available at the reception desk along with information on any temporary exhibitions that may be taking place.

Exhibits are labelled bi-lingually (English & Irish) and there are

information panels to explain the themes of the displays. Interactive technology, video footage and recordings enhance the visitor experience and aid overall understanding of the exhibitions. For more information contact the Bookings Office.

Drop in Sessions

The Museum of Country Life is a meeting venue for a number of special interest groups. You do not have to book just come along and join in - days and times detailed below:

The Knitting Circle

The Knitting Circle formed in September 2008 and have been meeting regularly to exchange patterns and learn new techniques. Come and join us on the first and third Friday of each Month. Just bring needles and wool! Adults and children   7 yrs +.

For more information email Marcella McDonnell.

The Music Circle

Take this opportunity to pick up that instrument you have left down for too long, exchange music and learn new tunes. Feel free to drop in on the first and third Saturday of each month from 3pm - 5pm.

Adults and children 14 yrs +.

For more information contact: email Eamonn Abberton

The Connacht Textile Crafters

Come along and meet this group of local textile crafters. The group meets from 11am – 4pm on the last Saturday of the month (bi-monthly) Bring your own textile work or see a demonstration of some element of textile craft. Check the Calendar of Events for details of the next meeting.

Group Visits

For adult group visits the Education & Outreach department offers a range of tours, workshops and demonstrations that can be arranged through the Bookings Office. For more information download the brochure.         

TP Groups Tours and Activities Brochure Tours Activities brochure.pdf (0.87 MB, Adobe PDF) 

Tailored Visits & Projects

If your group has ideas for projects, or new tours and activities that you would like to discuss with the Education & Outreach Officer, then please contact the Bookings Office.

Further Education

For people continuing their education outside of school and third level institutions The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life offers a wide range of services to complement and support the learning experience. For more information visit our Further Education and Third Level pages