01/02/2012
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29/02/2012
3pm
Tour -
All ages
Turlough Park (Country Life)
Find out what life was like 100 years ago and learn about the Roscommon Gold. Tuesday to Saturday, first come, first served. €2 per adult. Free for children aged 16yrs and under.
Group tours at other times can be pre-booked through the Bookings Office.
01/02/2012
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29/02/2012
All day
Exhibition -
All Ages
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
Drop into the Family Activity Area to see the exhibition, ’The Unusual’, created by members of St John of God, Carmona Services, in partnership with the Museum’s Education and Outreach Department. ‘The Unusual’ was inspired by costumes on display in ’The Way We Wore’ exhibition.
11/02/2012
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11/02/2012
2-3pm
Tour -
Adults
Merrion Street (Natural History)
What’s the connection between Darwin and Dublin’s Natural History Museum? Join Keeper Nigel Monaghan on this tour to find out more.
No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
11/02/2012
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11/02/2012
12.30-1pm
Talk -
Adults
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
Design historian Hannah Mullan explores the contribution made by the uniform to visual interpretation of the army in post-independence Ireland.
Places limited and allocated on a first-come basis.
11/02/2012
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11/02/2012
3.30-4.30pm
Tour -
All ages
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Did you know that Dublin was founded by Vikings? Discover more about the Dublin Vikings and see warrior graves, gleaming silver jewellery and ice skates made of bone. Tickets €2 from Museum shop. Age 16 and under free. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
12/02/2012
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12/02/2012
2-4pm
Drop-in Activity -
All ages
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Drop in and handle replica objects, explore books on ancient worlds or create some art taking inspiration from our ancestors. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
12/02/2012
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12/02/2012
3-4pm
Tour -
Families
Merrion Street (Natural History)
Celebrate Darwin Day and find out more about the links between ourselves and other mammals, including why the whale skeleton looks like it has hands!
No booking required. Wheelchair accessible.
12/02/2012
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12/02/2012
3-4pm
Opening -
All Ages
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
Fun family learning with the Museum’s collection of objects; a handling session.
No booking required.
14/02/2012
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14/02/2012
11am-1pm
Drop-in Activity -
Families
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Did you know St. Valentine was a Roman? Or that Cupid is the Roman god of love? Visit us in the Learning Resource Room to make Valentine’s Day cards, examine replica Roman coins or read stories on Ancient Rome on this day of love! No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
15/02/2012
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16/02/2012
2-4pm
Drop-in Activity -
Families
Merrion Street (Natural History)
Join Guzzler and the team from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to find out about climate change and how you make a difference, all the while using up plenty of your own energy!
No booking required. Wheelchair accessible.