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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND
Seven things for adults at the Museum this spring
Reawaken your curiosity this spring with a visit to one of our four Museum sites in Dublin and Mayo. We have a great range of events and new exhibitions for adults over the coming weeks. So why not be inspired with fascinating stories of Irish heritage and culture through our national collections.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND
Ceiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge ag Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann
Tá lúcháir ar Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann an Ghaeilge a cheiliúradh arís ar ais do Sheachtain na Gaeilge, ón 1ú go dtí an 17ú Márta 2023.
Le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge i mbliana, téigh isteach san Ard-Mhúsaem le haghaidh turas, camchuairteanna agus roinnt gníomhaíochtaí spraíúla ar líne agus rud taitneamhach iontu do gach aois!
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NEW EXHIBITION/DECORATIVE ARTS & HISTORY
The 18 Pounder Field Gun 9168: Lost and Found
From its production in England and war service in France to its role in the Irish Civil War on the streets of Dublin and onwards to a quiet field of ivy behind the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre in Virginia, USA, the story of 18pdr field gun number 9168 is a fascinating relic of Ireland’s early years of independence.
Donated by the Irish Defence Forces, the 18-pounder field gun is now on display at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks.
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TEMPORARY EXHIBITION/COUNTRY LIFE
Gaw-Yas Grannie at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
A new exhibition showcasing artwork by Mincéiri/Traveller children through the Gaw-Yas Grannie project at the Shannon Community Childcare Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim is now on display at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Castlebar, Mayo.
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ONLINE ACTIVITY/NATURAL HISTORY
Spring into Action Virtual Quiz
It’s spring and all of nature is busy – building nests, looking after young or finding food after a long winter’s sleep. Follow this online trail with a National Museum of Ireland - Natural History Educator as we explore the museum together using the 3D Virtual Visit and find out more about the animals you’ll see in action this spring.
Along the way we will test your knowledge with a short quiz, so grab a pencil and some paper!
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TOURS/ARCHAEOLOGY
Highlight Tours of the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Throughout February, discover what life was like from Stone Age to Medieval Ireland. Learn about perfectly preserved fish traps from the Mesolithic, gold objects from the Bronze Age, and iconic Early Medieval treasures such as the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice.
No booking is required, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours start from Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Families with children 8+.
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EVENT/DECORATIVE ARTS & HISTORY
International Women’s Day at Collins Barracks
This International Women's Day, we are celebrating Ireland's revolutionary women. Join us on 8 March for tours and an interactive handling session at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7. Booking is not required, however spaces for the tours are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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EVENT/COUNTRY LIFE
TALK: The Community Monuments Fund and your local heritage
Join Galway community archaeologist Bernie Doherty to learn more about the Community Monuments Fund (CMF) and how it applies to local heritage projects, at a special talk organised by Keelogues Heritage Group at 2pm this Sunday (26 February) at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Castlebar, Co Mayo. BOOKING REQUIRED
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EVENT/NATURAL HISTORY
Pop Up Chats at the Wonder Cabinet
Drop into the Wonder Cabinet and join a pop-up chat this February at the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History! Meet an Educator, ask some questions and maybe even get to touch a fossil, fur or skull from the handling collection! No booking is required. Dates and places are limited.
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ONLINE GALLERY/ARCHAEOLOGY
Leather shoe, Lugduff, Co. Wicklow, AD 899 – 1033
From a tenth-century woman’s leather shoe lost in a Glendalough bog to the decorated pin of an eleventh-century bishop, view an online gallery of artefacts from the Glendalough: Power, Prayer & Pilgrimage exhibition.
Visit Glendalough: Power, Prayer & Pilgrimage exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Free admission. No booking is required.
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HIGHLIGHT EXHIBITION/COUNTRY LIFE
Our Irish Chair: Tradition Revisited
Over a period of 90 years, the National Museum of Ireland has collected examples of a particular chair type known as the 'Sligo' chair or 'Tuam' chair - named after two towns in the northwest of Ireland. This exhibition explores the design and exceptional crafting tradition of this Irish chair type, and the creativity it continues to inspire.
Join author and lecturer, Dr Marion McGarry, from ATU Connemara, at 2pm on Saturday, 4 March, for an engaging talk exploring the potential of the Sligo/Tuam chair design in a modern context. BOOKING REQUIRED
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HIGHLIGHT OBJECT/DECORATIVE ARTS & HISTORY
Mace of the Corporation of Naas, silver, c. 1650This 17th-century silver mace of the Corporation of Naas, Co. Kildare, was presented to the Academy by a descendant of Thomas Burgh, the architect of Collins Barracks. NMI Collections DM:1861.574. Discover artefacts initially collected by the Royal Irish Academy, now in the Out of Storage exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks. Free admission. No booking is required. |
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Dr Patrick Roycroft, Curator of Geology, discusses the geology collection at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, as well as an ongoing collaboration with staff from Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden investigating the contents of the teeth of the Giant Irish Deer Specimens in the Museum.
#DeadZooDiary
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