Event Guide

Wed 25th, 2.30-3.30pm
Conservation Tour
Price: Free
An opportunity to get behind the scenes at the Museum to see how artefacts are conserved for the future.Includes a look at furniture and textile conservation and archaeological conservation.
Adult event, booking essential.

Thu 26th, 11.30am-12.15pm
Babies on Board: 'A Little Bit Lost'
Price: Free
Join artist Liz Smith and search for hidden animals lost in the Museum, followed by a story and puppet making!
Family event for adults and children aged 0 to 4. Places are allocated on a first-come basis 15 min before the event starts.

Sun 29th, 3-4pm
Public Tour
Price: Free
Whet your appetite for history on a short stroll through the galleries, learning more about the fascinating objects along the way. Places for this adult event are limited and allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before event starts.

February

Wed 1st to Wed 29th, All day
Exhibition: The Unusual
Price: Free
Drop into the Family Activity Area to see the exhibition, 'The Unusual', created by members of St John of God, Carmona Services, in partnership with the Museum's Education and Outreach Department. 'The Unusual' was inspired by costumes on display in 'The Way We Wore' exhibition. For more information go to www.museum.ie

Fri 3rd, 12.30-1pm
Curator's Talk: Witnesses to War - The Irish War of Independence in Their Own Words
Price: Free
Hear about the War of Independence in the words of those who were there. Curator Brenda Malone recounts the witness statements collected by the Bureau of Military History between 1913 and 1921. Places for this adult event are limited and allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before event starts.

Sun 5th, 3-4pm
Hands on History
Price: Free
Fun family learning with the Museum's collection of objects; a handling session.
Drop-in Event for all ages. No booking required.