Dare to discover some of the Museum's most curious and creepy stories?

Join curator and storyteller Hannah Gallagher for a family-friendly Halloween tour full of fascinating tales, strange objects and spooky surprises from the Museum collections.

Tours begin at Museum Reception.

*Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Dates and Times Available

• Wednesday 28 October 13:00 and 15:00
• ​Thursday 29 October 13:00 and 15:00
• Friday 30 October 13:00 and 15:00

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Related Experiences:

• Halloween Crafts: Spooky Origami!
• Halloween Crafts: Creepy Critters!
• Scary Objects Museum Trail (indoors)
• The Turlough Park Halloween Adventure Trail (outdoors)

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 What You’ll Experience

• A tour through the Museums collections checking out spooky objects and their related stories 
• A guided experience with a chance to ask questions and find out more 

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Who Is This Activity For?

• Children aged five to 11 years accompanied by a parent/guardian

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Location

National Museum of Ireland 
Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31

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Accessibility Information

This activity is wheelchair accessible 

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Booking Information

• Free admission
• Booking required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. This is a free guided activity.

Is there parking available?
Yes - the Museum has a free public carpark. However, the carpark can fill up at busy times such as the Halloween Midterm. When this happens, cars will not be able to access Turlough Park until parking spaces are available again.

Is this suitable for young children? 
Yes -  Children must be fully supervised by a parent or responsible adult.

Where do I start and finish the tour?
At the Reception area in the Museum galleries and the tour will finish around level C

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