Join crafter Isolde Dingerkus for a spooktacular Halloween craft workshop filled with creative seasonal fun!

Children will have the chance to make their very own flying bats, leafy hedgehogs and soft, cuddly spiders to take home. With plenty of hands-on activities and Halloween-inspired creations, this imaginative workshop is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.

Get crafty, explore natural materials and create a collection of eerie and adorable Halloween decorations of your own.

There are three sessions available each day from Wednesday to Friday, 28 to 30 October. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Please note: All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised throughout the activity.

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Dates and Times Available

• Wednesday 28 October 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 
• Thursday 29 October 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 
• Friday 30 October 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 

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Related Experiences:

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

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 What You’ll Experience

• A workshop with plenty of hands-on activities and Halloween-inspired creations

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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, booking required. 

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 they will direct you to the workshop space