Step into Spring at Turlough Park

Connect and engage with heritage, culture and nature through our spring events at the National Museum of Ireland in Co. Mayo. Everyone is welcome and admission is free!

Free Admission

Talk: Brown bears in Ireland - Fossil clues of forgotten giants

Join Nigel Monaghan, former keeper of the Natural History Collection, on Saturday, 24 January, to learn about the ancient presence of bears in Ireland.

Craft a St Brigid's Cross

Learn an age-old tradition through these free workshop sessions on Saturday, 31 January, to make your own St Brigid's Cross with a Museum educator.

Curator's Talk: Objects and traditions of St Brigid

Join Clodagh Doyle, keeper of the National Folklife Collection, for this talk on Saturday, 31 January, to discover fascinating objects and traditions associated with our ancient female patron saint.

Out of Storage: St Brigid's Crosses

View a selection of St Brigid’s Crosses from the National Folklife Collection - demonstrating some of the variations of materials and styles that were used to craft these objects.

Talk: Animal Care in Ireland

Discover a new display of antique veterinary objects and learn about the folklore of animal care with Dr Michael Doherty on Saturday, 7 February.

Meet Beir Bua

Meet Beir Bua - an impressive brown bear on display in the exhibition galleries in association with The Murmur of Bees exhibition

Talk: Take me to the Church

Mark St Valentine's Day on 14 February with this talk by Clodagh Doyle looking at matchmaking, marriage and the traditions in between!

Woodland Explorer

Pick up a free activity sheet from Museum reception to explore nature and mindfulness in the grounds of Turlough Park.

They Walked These Hills Before Us: Ice Age Wildlife

Join Michael Chambers from Wild Nephin National Park for a Midterm event looking back at the wildlife that once walked our valleys. Learn how our landscape has changed since the end of the last Ice Age.

Browse gifts and books and enjoy a sweet treat

Be sure to visit the Museum shop to browse a unique range of books and crafts. Then visit the café in the courtyard for a sweet treat to round off your day!

Discover more: Family day out at the Museum

Here are our top 10 things to do to enjoy a great day out for all of the family at the Museum this spring!

Turlough Park

Turlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31

+353 94 903 1755