Easter 2016 at the National Museum of Ireland
This Easter commemorate 1916 with a visit to Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising or join one of the egg-cellent family events at the National Museum of Ireland.
Hare Diarama at the Natural History Museum. Left: brown hare, centre (on back legs): Scottish/Arctic hare, right: Irish hare
This Easter why not visit Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising at Collins Barracks, the largest collection of it's kind and commemorate the centenary with one of our tours, workshops or events?
Or get in the spirit of Easter and join an egg-cellent Easter Egg hunt in the grounds of the Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park or the Museum of Decorative Arts & History Museum, Collins Barracks.
On Easter Monday, 28th March we are pleased to announce that all four sites of the National Museum of Ireland will open their doors to mark the 1916 centenary.
The Museum of Decorative Arts & History Museum, Collins Barrack will also partake in RTÉ's Dublin citywide event 'Reflecting the Rising', held in partnership with Ireland 2016.
For more details on Easter opening hours please see here.
For further information and tips on visiting Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising please see here.
Events
Easter Egg Mania at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
Saturday 26th March 2pm - 4pm
Lots of Easter Eggs are hidden around the grounds of Turlough Park House. Can you find the secret hiding places and take home an egg of your own? Booking required, contact educationtph@museum.ie or phone +353 (0) 94 9031751 Audience: Family
Nature at your Doorstep at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
Saturday 26th March 2:15 & 3:30pm
Visit the Irish Room with educator Geraldine Breen and discover all the Irish wildlife on your doorstep - in your gardens, parks and along the coast of Ireland. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Audience: Ages 7+
Connacht Textile Crafters: Needle Felting at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
Saturday 26th March 11:30am & 1:30pm
Join Hilde Reibisch of the Connacht Textile Crafters for a demonstration of Needle Felting. Find out about this fun and dynamic craft and learn what materials and tools you'll need to have a go at home. No booking required. Audience: All ages
Treasures of the National Museum at National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Saturday 26th March 2-2:45pm & 3-3:45pm
Join us for a fascinating look at some of Ireland’s greatest archaeological treasures including the Broighter Hoard, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice. No booking required. Meet at Reception. Limited places will be allocated on a first come basis. Wheelchair accessible. Audience: Ages 12+
A Nation's Voice at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Sunday 27th March
Collins Barracks will host A Nation's Voice on Easter Sunday. The 1100-strong choir will perform a major new work which will be broadcast live on RTE.
Entry to the event is by ticket only and is now booked out.
Due to the large numbers involved there will be limited access to the Museum's exhibitions and galleries and the Cafe will be closed. There will be no public parking available onsite on the day.
This concert will be broadcast on RTÉ One, on RTÉ Radio 1 and on www.rte.ie/1916. For further details please visit https://1916.rte.ie/featuredhome/a-nations-voice/
'Reflecting the Rising' at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Monday 28th March 10am – 6pm
The Museum at Collins Barrack will partake in RTÉ's Dublin citywide event 'Reflecting the Rising', held in partnership with Ireland 2016.
Come listen to fascinating talks, join a guided tour of 'Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising' with Brenda Malone at 3pm or explore our extensive galleries.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association will also host two walking tours from the Front Arch Assembly at 11:30am and 2.30pm.
For more information and booking details please visit https://1916.rte.ie/event/collins-barracks/
Barracks Egg Hunt at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Tuesday 29th March 2.30-4pm
Can you find all the eggs hidden in the museums exhibitions? Follow the trail and test your knowledge to find the Museum's golden egg. Complete the trail to receive an egg-cellent edible reward! Trail available from 2.30-4pm. No booking required. Audience: All Ages
Inspectorium: Fossil Hunters! at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
Tuesday 29th March 11am-1pm
Drop into the Discovery Zone to inspect some stones and bones, guess the mystery fossil and learn about fossil hunters of the past. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Audience: All Ages
Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising-Curator's Tour at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Wednesday 30th March 2-3pm
Join Brenda Malone in the newly opened 'Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising' exhibition for a guided gallery talk about objects and what stories they tell. Booking Required at bookings@museum.ie Audience: Adults
Gallery Session - People on The Move at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
Wednesday 30th March 2pm - 3pm
Why do people move from their home country? Explore the temporary exhibition 'Migrant Women: Shared Experiences' in this interactive gallery session. Find out about the Irish girls who moved to New York during the late 1800’s and stories of women who have moved to Ireland from other countries in recent times. Booking required, contact educationtph@museum.ie or phone +353 (0) 94 9031751
Audience: Adults & children 7yrs +
Toad in the Hole! at the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History
Thursday 31st March 11am-1pm
The natterjack toad is Irelands rarest amphibian. Drop into the Discovery Zone to find out more and create your very own toad with arts and crafts. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Audience: All Ages
Make your own St. Patrick's Bell Workshop at National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Thursday 31st March 2:30 - 3:30pm
Come and join us for our special workshop on St. Patrick where you can learn all about our patron saint and his relics. Take a closer look at St. Patrick’s Bell and Shrine and make your bell own to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Places are limited and booking is required, contact educationarch@museum.ie or phone 01 648 6332. Meet at Reception. Partially wheelchair accessible.
Audience: Ages 6+
Who's fooling who? at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Friday 1st April 2-2.45pm
Celebrate April Fools' day and join a special guided tour for families through the decorative arts galleries in the Museum and try find out what's true or what's false. No Booking Required, places allocated 15 minutes before tour begins.
Audience: Families
Viking Ireland Family Tour at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Saturday 2nd April 2:30pm-3:15pm
Did you know that Dublin was founded by the Vikings? Come and explore our Viking Ireland exhibition for a hands on family tour of Viking Dublin with Museum Educator Trisha Ryan. Take a close up look at the homes the Viking were living in, the games that they play and the crafts that they made. No booking required. Spaces allocated on a first come served basis. Meet at Reception Not wheelchair accessible. Free admission.
Audience: Ages 6+