How do we map the Irish seabed? How do we predict flooding? Where does all our stuff come from? Is our soil healthy? What kind of rock is underneath your house? Can waste be art? When was the last earthquake in Ireland? So many questions and you’ll find all the answers at the Down to Earth Open Day in National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks on Saturday, 7 May 2022.

Drop in and join scientists from Geological Survey Ireland, Teagasc, Met Éireann, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, and iCRAG to grow your own crystals, make your own earthquakes, see how we predict flooding, and map the seabed. Join a creative exploration workshop with ReCreate Ireland, making and creating using sustainable materials and immersing yourself and your family in the fascinating world of geology.

Down to Earth Open Day will be a fun and science-filled day for all the family. Drop in and discover from 11am-4pm on Saturday the 7th of May at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks. A detailed timetable of Open Day activities can be found below.