Explore & Learn - Natural History

For Young People

There are lots of things for you to see and do at the Dead Zoo.

Discovery Zone

Touch objects and find scary creatures.

Themed Tours

Make the most of the Museum with your own themed tour.

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Do you want to discover more about natural history?

The Museum's education team have planned and organised a variety of events, workshops, tours and learning spaces for everyone.

You can come on your own or in a group, join a tour, book a workshop, get information for a project or attend a lecture.  And it's all FREE.

Would you like to...

• Feel the weight of an elephant tooth or handle a lion skull
• Hear about the eel that choked on a frog
• Investigate the threats to Irish wildlife
• Discover more about natural history and our exhibitions
   

For Schools & Teachers

Find curriculum-focused activities, resources and events at National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

For Families

Discover what you can explore and do with your children at the Museum

For Adults

Discover how you can learn more about the Museum's exhibitions

For Young People

Find out what exists to explore and do, and how we can help with your homework

For Language Schools

Find out how to get more from your classes visit to the Museum

Resources For Your Visit

How to get the best from an independent visit to Merrion Square and explore the Museum in your own time.

Workshops

Discover workshops which are educational, hands-on and fun

Tours

Find out more about Guided Tours