Drop into the Discovery Zone in the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks this February. Bring the family along and join a short activity to learn more about nature.

No booking required but there may be a short waiting time. Suitable for Families. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.

During the drop-in event you can...

• Learn about some animals you might see on your doorstep or the many minerals that are the building blocks of our planet. 

• Touch and inspect up close the handling collections of real and replica furs, fossils, minerals or bones.

• Have a chat with a Museum Educator and don't forget to ask them your curious questions. 

• Choose your favourite animal on display in a short self-guided creative activity sheet. 

What is a drop-in event at the Dead Zoo Lab?
Drop-in events are located in the Discovery Zone in the open gallery of the Dead Zoo Lab. Each drop-in takes place over two hours and features a short activity that last 5-10 mins with a Museum Educator. Each activity is inspired by the natural history collections in the Museum. The short activity usually involves seeing and touching real and replica handling objects such as furs, bones, minerals or fossils. At the end of the activity you can pick up a self-guided activity sheet and pencil to choose and draw your favourite animal on display in the Dead Zoo Lab.

Dates and Times

Saturday 14th February, 11am-1pm - Animal Signs (furs, footprints and poo!)

Tuesday 17th February, 11am-1pm - Marvellous Minerals

Thursday 19th February, 11am-1pm - Marvellous Minerals

Saturday 21st February, 11am-1pm - Marvellous Minerals

Saturday 28th February, 11am-1pm - Marvellous Minerals

If you have any questions about these events please contact educationnh@museum.ie