Through the month of July, bring the family to the Museum to engage with Museum educators at our drop-in handling workshops. Take a look at some replica handling objects, do some colouring, or get arty in our craft workshops. 

No booking required. Suitable for families. Partially wheelchair accessible - please note the location of the drop-in workshop. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.

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.

Dates and Times

Wednesday 2nd July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Drop-In: Manuscript Makers! Early Medieval Handling Workshop

Thursday 3rd July, 2pm-4pm
Drop-In: The Secrets of the Scribes! Calligraphy Workshop

Wednesday 9th July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Drop-In: The Saints, Scholars, and Scribes of Ireland! Early Medieval Handling Workshop

Thursday 10th July, 2pm-3pm
Relaxed Drop-In: Knot Again! Manuscript Decorating Workshop

Wednesday 16th July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Pop-Up Handling Table: Manuscript Makers

Thursday 17th July, 2pm-4pm
Drop-In: An Etch in Time! Ogham Craft Workshop

Wednesday 23rd July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Drop-In: Raiders, Traders and Settlers! Viking Ireland Handling Workshop

Thursday 24th July, 2pm-4pm
Drop-In: Forge and Rune! Viking Sword Craft Workshop

Wednesday 30th July, 2pm-4pm
Drop-In: Manuscript Makers! Early Medieval Handling Workshop

Thursday 31st July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Drop-In: The Secrets of the Scribes! Calligraphy Workshop