01/04/2012
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31/05/2012
Check website for details
Various -
All ages
Turlough Park (Country Life)
A collaborative project between the Linenhall Art Centre and the Museum to celebrate and record local May customs. See below for project workshops this month and exhibition in May. Check out www.thelinenhall.com for related events.
22/05/2012
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25/05/2012
11am-1pm
Workshop -
Adults
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Mosaic making with ceramic artist Laura O’Hagan who worked on the conservation of the 19th century mosaics in the National Museum. Beginners welcome. Free of charge. Not wheelchair accessible. Limited to 15, first come basis. Booking essential with the Education Department at 01 6486332.
26/05/2012
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26/05/2012
12-12.45pm
Lecture -
Ages 14+
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Talk by Clíodhna Ni Lionain, UCD on the open-air rock art of Ireland, Britain and Northwest Spain. Hear some theories regarding its significance, issues arising from tourism and options for preservation. Located in the Viking AV room. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible.
26/05/2012
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26/05/2012
3-4pm
Tour -
Families
Merrion Street (Natural History)
Fishy fun as we take an in-depth look at marine animals on this family tour, including the sharks and whales. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible.
26/05/2012
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26/05/2012
11am-4pm
Demonstration -
All ages
Turlough Park (Country Life)
’A Miscellany of Crafts’. Watch members demonstrate a wide range of textile crafts. No booking required.
27/05/2012
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27/05/2012
3-4pm
Tour -
Adults
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
Whet your appetite for history on a short stroll through the galleries, learning more about the fascinating objects along the way.
Places allocated on a first-come basis from 15 minutes before event starts.
27/05/2012
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27/05/2012
3-4pm
Workshop -
Ages 6+
Kildare Street (Archaeology)
Ancient Egyptians believed scarab beetles represented their sun god Ra on earth. See a sacred scarab beetle on a real Egyptian mummy and make aclay beetle to take home. No booking required. 15 places, first come basis. Not wheelchair accessible.
30/05/2012
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30/05/2012
2.30-3.30pm
Tour -
Adults
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
An opportunity to get behind the scenes at the Museum to see how artefacts are conserved for the future. Includes a look at furniture and textile conservation and archaeological conservation. Adult event, booking essential.
31/05/2012
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31/05/2012
11.30am- 12.15pm
Family Event -
Adults with Toddlers and Babies
Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
Be inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist Thangka paintings; engage all your senses in the workshop with artists from Feltmakers Ireland. Booking required.
01/06/2012
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01/06/2012
11am-1pm
Drop-in Activity -
Adults and children 7yrs+
Turlough Park (Country Life)
Join our knitting group on the first and third Friday of the month. No booking required.