Calendar of Events

An exhibition of 63 photographs taken in the 1890s as Dr. Charles R. Browne undertook, for Trinity College Dublin, physical surveys of west of Ireland people using sliding rules, steel tapes and ‘craniometers‘. A number of these surveys were carried out in County Mayo. The photographs are full of human interest and tell us so much about people‘s customs, clothes, housing and modes of transport during this time.

The Irish Times series ‘A History of Ireland in 100 Objects’ highlights the richness of Irish history and culture. This treasure trove of objects features a 19th century cooking pot, an emigrant’s teapot, an emigrant‘s suitcase and the Boyne Coracle, and are on display at the Museum of Country Life.

Drop into the Museum and go on a journey through the Out of Storage gallery and see how many objects you can find from all around the world. Activities are free and materials are provided. No booking required.

Summer is here and the sun has come out to play, so why not drop in to the Museum and try our new Summer Activity Trail. Copies of this activity sheet trail are available at the stand in the Irish Room. Don’t forget your pencil!

Visit our stand at Dublin Zoo to learn more about zooarchaeology and Irish native species. Location: Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Normal zoo admission rates apply- visit www.dublinzoo.ie for details.

Visit our stand at Dublin Zoo to learn more about zooarchaeology and our native species. Location: Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Normal zoo admission rates apply- visit www.dublinzoo.ie for details.

How did they serve curdled milk and pass around the sweets? Take a look at lavish silver and dining room ‘essentials’ on this gallery tour with Museum educator Edith Andrees to find out what and how people ate and drank in 19th century Ireland.Places are allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before the tour starts.

An opportunity to see how Museum artefacts are conserved for the future. Includes a look at furniture, textile and archaeological conservation. Adult event, booking essential.

Join Ciarán Walsh, Dáithí de Mórdha and Dr. Séamas Mac Philib for a discussion on the exhibition of early photos from Charles R. Browne, taken along the west coast of Ireland in the 1890’s. This talk will include an insight into the context of racism at the time. Booking required.

Welcome to Summer at the Museum! As part of the Bealtaine Festival, ‘Babies on Board’ is all about Irish May Day traditions with Folklife curator Clodagh Doyle. Grandparents are especially welcome during Bealtaine! Located in the AV Theatre. Booking required.