Drop into the Discovery Zone in the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks this summer and join a fun hands-on event. Bring the family along to explore marine life from the handling collections. 

No booking required but there may be a short waiting time. Suitable for Families. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.

During this drop-in event you can...

• Learn about some wildlife from Ireland’s wettest habitat (the competition is stiff!) 

• Touch and inspect up close real and replica specimens from some of the oceans largest and squishiest residents!

• ​Have a chat with a Museum Educator and don't forget to ask them your curious questions. 

• ​Choose your favourite animal on display in a short self-guided creative activity sheet. 

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What is a drop-in event at the Dead Zoo Lab?
Drop-in events are located in the Discovery Zone in the open gallery of the Dead Zoo Lab. Each drop-in takes place over two hours and features a short activity that last 5-10 mins with a Museum Educator. Each activity is inspired by the natural history collections in the Museum. The short activity usually involves seeing and touching real and replica handling objects such as furs, bones or fossils. At the end of the activity you can pick up a self-guided activity sheet and pencil to choose and draw your favourite animal on display in the Dead Zoo Lab.

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Dates & Times of Drop-ins

Wednesday 15 July, 14:00 - 16:00 - Let's Explore... The Ocean!

Thursday 16 July, 11:00 - 13:00 - Let's Explore... The Ocean!

Saturday 18 July, 14:00 - 16:00 - Let's Explore... The Ocean!

Sunday 19 July, 14:00 - 16:00 - Let's Explore... The Ocean!
 

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If you have any questions about these events please contact educationnh@museum.ie 

To find out more about the Dead Zoo Lab please see our exhibition page: The Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks. 

For more activities that you can do at home, please see our Museum at Home pages: Museum at Home