Here is the full listings of events happening in the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History over the month of July and August.
My Museum Family Programme: Attention!
Date: 15 July
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Experience what it was like to be an Irish soldier in World War I, under the command of Connaught Rangers Drill Sergeant Graham Evans. Practice marching and drilling on Clarke Square!
Age 7+
Hands on History Summer School
Date: 17 - 20 July
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
There are three different Hands on History Summer Schools to choose from in July for ages 5 & 6, 7-10 and one for 8-12 year olds.
Admission is free. All materials will be provided.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
To book, please contact the Education and Outreach Department on 01 6486453 or email education@museum.ie
Around the World at Collins Barracks: Animal Origami from Japan Date: 18 July
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Join a special Museum safari to look at the many different animals found on objects from Japan. Then learn about the Japanese art of paper folding and make your own safari park full of hopping frogs, birds and snakes!
Age 7+
Family Tour
Date: 29 July
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Free themed tour for family groups. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Around the World at Collins Barracks: Out of Africa
Date: 25 July
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Hear the stories of the Irish men who fought in African wars in the nineteenth century and then make your own Zulu warrior's shield like the one in the exhibition 'Soldiers & Chiefs'.
Age 7+
Family Tour
Date: 29 July
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Free themed tour for family groups. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Around the World at Collins Barracks: Flying the Flag from America
Date: 1 August
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Learn about the flags and symbols carried by the soldiers who fought in the American Civil War and then have a go at designing your own flag - what colours and symbols would you chose?
My Museum Family Programme: Shape shifters!
Date: 5 August
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Create your own picture or collage inspired by the shapes, colours and designs of the buildings at Collins Barracks. New Workshop!
Age 5-7
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb Street
Dublin 7
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 6777444
Website: www.museum.ie
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