Find out about life in Viking Dublin by visiting the Learning Resource Room at the Museum to see some replica Viking Artefacts!

Take a look at Viking swords and axes used for raiding, a Viking brass scales for trading, and clothes worn by men and women who lived and settle in Viking Dublin. Take part in some relaxing colouring activities, read through our many books about archaeology, and make sure to explore the Museum's galleries afterwards.
 
If you would like to find out more about Viking Are Ireland, check out the Museum's Viking Ireland exhibition or our range of resources for at home or in the classroom in our Museum at Home section.
 
No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Not wheelchair accessible. This workshop is for families.

What is a Drop-In Workshop?
Drop-In Workshops take place in the Learning Resource Room (first floor) or the Kildare Room, (ground floor) at the Nation Museum of Ireland. These workshops are designed with families and children in mind. Each drop-in session takes place over two hours and features an activity that will take about 15-30 minutes to complete. There is no booking required, and you can take part in the activity at any time, and for however long you wish. The activities that take place includes seeing and handling replica objects, colouring, or, a ‘make and take’ craft activity. Every activity is inspired by artefacts and exhibitions in the Museum.

For full details of our list of Drop-In Workshops and events, please see our Event Calendar. Please do make note of where the drop-in is taking place before you arrive as the Learning Resource Room is not wheelchair accessible.