Get ready for a day of imagination, creativity, and fun at the National Museum of Ireland on Saturday, 7 June, as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 — Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people!
Families are invited to explore a vibrant programme of drop-in handling sessions, book readings and interactive art sessions designed to spark young imaginations and bring stories to life across our Museum sites in Dublin and Mayo.
Cruinniú na nÓg | Saturday, 7 July 2025
See our list of highlight events below. Admission is free.
Cruinniú na nÓg: St. Gallen Manuscript Drop-In Handling Workshop
10.30am to 12.30pm | Saturday 7 June | Families
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
To mark the opening of Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe and the loan of manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, come to the Learning Resource Room and find out about the creation of manuscripts in Early Medieval Ireland to celebrate this year's Cruinniú na nÓg. FIND OUT MORE
Cruinniú na nÓg: Celebrating the Children's Books of Mayo Map
11am to 4pm | Saturday 7 June | All Ages
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
The National Museum at Turlough Park is delighted to host the official launch of the Children’s Books of Mayo Map on 7 June 2025, as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. This event will be packed with book readings, interactive art workshops, and hands-on creative activities - all designed to highlight the incredible artistry behind these books and the creativity they spark in children. Booking is required. FIND OUT MORE
Cruinniú na nÓg: Seed Paper Making Workshop
11am to 2pm | Saturday 7 June | Adults & Children 7+
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Join Fiona Deacy for a hands-on, eco-friendly workshop where creativity meets sustainability! Make your own paper using recycled egg cartons, cardboard and paper packaging. No booking is required. FIND OUT MORE
Cruinniú na nÓg: Make your own Wearable Antlers
Saturday 7 June | Families Age 7+
Natural History Online
Get crafty this Cruinniú na nÓg and make some won-deer-ful wearable art inspired by the Dead Zoo. Grab a glue stick and watch the short arts & crafts video for instructions. WATCH ONLINE
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