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. 

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 6th August, 2pm-4pm
Pop-Up Handling Table: The Saints, Scholars, and Scribes of Ireland! Early Medieval Handling Workshop

Thursday 7th August, 10:30am-12:30pm
Drop-In: Knot Again! Manuscript Decorating Workshop

Wednesday 13th August, 2pm-4pm
Drop-In: Manuscript Makers! Early Medieval Handling Workshop

Thursday 14th August, 10:30am-12:30pm
Relaxed Drop-In: An Etch in Time! Ogham Craft Workshop

HERITAGE WEEK: Wednesday 20th August, 2pm-4pm
Drop-In: Raiders, Traders and Settlers! Viking Ireland Handling Workshop

HERITAGE WEEK: Thursday 21st August, 10:30am-12:30pm
Drop-In: Forge and Rune! Viking Sword Craft Workshop