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Top things to do for Halloween at the National Museum of Ireland in Co. Mayo

See what's on for Halloween at Turlough Park in Co. Mayo, with lots of free family events and activities to enjoy from Saturday, 25 October to Sunday 2 November.

Free Admission

Halloween Crafts

From creepy critters to spooky origami, have a go at making your own Halloween inspired arts and crafts to take home, available from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 29, 30 and 31 October 2025.

'A Scare in the Museum' storytelling tours

Join one of our special Halloween storytelling tours taking place at 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 29, 30 and 31 October 2025.

Scarecrow Jack Hunt

Go on a Halloween adventure through the woods at Turlough Park. See if you can find Scarecrow Jack hiding in the woods. This spooky scarecrow trail is inspired by the Irish folk legend - Jack of the Lantern.

Scary Objects

Pick up a free activity sheet at Museum Reception to go on an object hunt across three floors of the Museum and find our scary Halloween artefacts hiding in the exhibitions.

Samhain traditions

Did you know many of our modern Halloween celebrations are inspired by our ancient Celtic traditions? Learn more at the Halloween display in the Museum - including a special 'Out of Storage' display of spooky homemade masks from the National Folklife Collection.

Synge & Byrne Café in the Courtyard

From a pumpkin spice latte to a warming chai & creamy pumpkin soup, stop by, warm up and have a little happy moment at Synge & Byrne café in the courtyard.

Turlough Park

Turlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31

+353 94 903 1755