Go on a Halloween adventure through the gardens and woodland of Turlough Park this Midterm . See if you can find Scarecrow Jack hiding in the woods!

Pick up a map at Museum Reception to take our spooky scarecrow trail inspired by the Irish folk legend - Jack of the Lantern - a character so mean and stingy that he was turned away from heaven and then shut out of hell as well!

He now wanders the night for all time with only a turnip lantern to light his way!

This Midterm, bring all of the family to the Museum to pick up your free map and find Scarecrow Jack in the woods. When you find all of the scarecrows, bring your finished trail to Museum Reception to enter a free draw for a spooktacular Halloween hamper. 

This is a free, self-guided activity, suitable for families. Available from 12noon on Saturday, 25 October, to 4pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

You might also like: 

• Halloween Crafts at the Museum - available 2.30pm to 4.30pm from 29 to 31 October 2025

• ​'Scary Objects' Halloween Trail - available from 25 October to 2 November 2025

• 'A Scare in the Museum' storytelling tours - available from 29 to 31 October 2025