Step into Spring at Turlough Park

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

Free Admission

Midterm Fun: Spring nature walk and craft activity

Enjoy a fun and educational spring nature walk at 10.30am on Thursday, 19 February. Join a museum educator for this 'Spring Spotting: Family Walk and Craft' event, to explore the grounds in search of early signs that the growing season has begun. Then enjoy a hands-on nature craft activity, to create your own artwork from natural materials.

Midterm Fun: Ice Age Wildlife

Join Michael Chambers from Wild Nephin National Park on Saturday, 21 February, for 'They Walked These Hills Before Us' - a special Spring Midterm event exploring the wildlife that once walked our valleys. Learn how our landscape has changed since the end of the last Ice Age. Suitable for children aged 7+

Meet Beir Bua

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

Celtic Tales by Warrior’s Hand

Visit a colourful exhibition of art celebrating stories, symbols and Celtic myth in the Courtyard Gallery (next to the café). The exhibition has been developed by the Luisne Art Project - a nationally recognised and highly successful arts initiative for people with disabilities, based in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.

Guided tour of the National Folklife Collection

Join a guided tour of the Museum, House and Gardens, taking place each Saturday at 2pm or 3.30pm. Journey back in time and marvel at the innovation and endurance of our rural ancestors through the Irish Folklife Collection. Then discover more about the life of the Fitzgerald family and the history of Turlough Park House and Gardens.

Woodland Explorer

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

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!

Engaging talks and seminars for adults this spring

There is a great range of engaging talks and seminars exploring fascinating aspects of Irish folk history and traditions throughout February and March. Here are five top upcoming events for adults to enjoy.

Turlough Park

Turlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31

+353 94 903 1755