02/04/2013
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30/06/2013
During Opening Hours
Exhibition -
All ages
Turlough Park (Country Life)
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.
01/05/2013
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01/08/2013
All day
Drop-in Activity -
Families
Merrion Street (Natural History)
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!
01/06/2013
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30/06/2013
During opening hours.
Drop-in Activity -
Families
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
If Collins Barracks could talk, what stories could it tell you? Learn about its history and then imagine your own story of life as a soldier living here more than 100 years ago. Activities are free and materials are provided. No booking required.
11/06/2013
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30/06/2013
During Opening Hours
Exhibition -
All ages
Turlough Park (Country Life)
This exhibition shows Irish and French military cooperation since the 17th century, from the "Wild Geese" to the First World War to Samuel Beckett’s time in the French resistance. The exhibition will run from June to September 2013.
16/06/2013
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23/06/2013
During Opening Hours
Exhibition -
All ages
Turlough Park (Country Life)
By the 1930s, the bicycle became the key mode of transport in every parish in Ireland. Its introduction dramatically changed the social life of ordinary people in rural Ireland. To mark National Bike Week (16-24 June), you can view a lady‘s bicycle used in Corr na Mona, Co. Galway in the 1960s at the Museum of Country Life.
22/06/2013
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22/06/2013
3pm - 4pm
Tour -
Families with children 4-8 years
Merrion Street (Natural History)
What‘s your favourite animal? Have a look at some on this activity trail tour and then draw your favourite- or make up a new animal! No booking required, wheelchair accessible
23/06/2013
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23/06/2013
2 - 3.30pm
Drop-in Activity -
All ages
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Help us to restore some archaeological objects like the Ardagh Chalice by piecing the paper ‘fragments’ together!
Located in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
26/06/2013
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26/06/2013
2.30 - 3.30pm
Demonstration -
Adults
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
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.
29/06/2013
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29/06/2013
2 - 3.30pm
Drop-in Activity -
Ages 6-12
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
The Ancient Romans decorated their floors with mosaics - beautiful patterns of small pieces of colourful, cut stone. Learn about this ancient craft and be inspired by the mosaic floor of the National Museum building to create your own mosaic-inspired collage to take home! Located in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
29/06/2013
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31/07/2013
All day
Drop-in Activity -
Families
Merrion Street (Natural History)
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!