Looking for a simple, fun and free Halloween activity for the family? Step into the galleries at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, and set off on a spooky object hunt with our 'Scary Objects Trail'.

Pick up a free activity sheet from Museum Reception and follow the clues to track down a collection of mysterious Halloween masks hiding throughout the exhibitions. Can you find them all?

Don't forget to return your completed activity sheet to Reception when you are finished. As well as receiving a Halloween sticker, you'll be entered into a free prize draw to win a spooktastic Halloween hamper!

Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years, the Scary Objects Trail is a free, self-guided family activity available throughout the Halloween Midterm break. No booking is required.
 

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Related experiences

• Halloween Crafts: Creepy Critters!
• Halloween Crafts: Spooky Origami!
• 'A Scare in the Museum' storytelling tours
• The Turlough Park Halloween Adventure Trail (outdoors)

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What You’ll Experience

• Follow the clues - find the masks - complete the trail
• Halloween sticker when completed
• Free entry to a Halloween prize draw

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Dates and time

Saturday, 24 October, to Sunday, 1 November 2026 during Museum opening hours:

10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday to Saturday
13:00 - 17:00 Sunday and Monday

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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
• No booking required

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​Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book in advance?
No. This is a free self-guided activity.

What does self-guided mean?
Self-guided means there is no Museum guide or facilitator provided for this trail. Visitors drop-in at any time during Museum opening hours and pick up a free activity sheet from reception. Visitors then use the activity sheet to read the instructions and follow the trail through the Museum galleries. For bookable, facilitated workshops/tours this Halloween, please see our events page.

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 - we recommend the trail for children aged five to 11 years but children need assistance from an adult to read the trail instructions, solve the clues and complete the activity sheet. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or responsible adult.

Where do I start and finish the trail?
At the Reception area in the Museum galleries 

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