Welcome back to school! As the new academic year begins, the National Museum of Ireland is delighted to invite primary schools to explore our exciting Autumn 2025 programme.
From hands-on workshops to immersive tours, our events are designed to spark curiosity, support classroom learning, and bring history, culture, and creativity to life. With limited spaces available, we encourage early booking to ensure your students don’t miss out on these enriching experiences.
Schools can visit three Museum sites in Dublin and Mayo this year. Click on a location below to see What's on for Primary Schools at each Museum.
The National Museum of Ireland located at Merrion Street, also known as the 'Dead Zoo', closed on 2 September 2024, so a school visit is not possible at this location. However, teachers can still book a virtual session for your school and explore the fascinating Natural History Collections through a range of classroom activities and resources.
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES:
- To book a virtual or onsite visit to one of our Dublin Museums, submit a Schools Enquiry Form and our Bookings Office will get back to you regarding availability for your chosen session. You can also email bookings@museum.ie or call (01) 648 6453.
- Enquiries regarding Bookings for Turlough Park can be directed to BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or (094) 90 31751.
See the full schools programme for the National Museum of Ireland at:
- National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
- National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
- National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
- National Museum of Ireland, Merrion Street, Dublin 2