Hands-on History - Interactive Handling Sessions in Collins Barracks

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Free drop-in sessions
No booking required

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Event Summary

Join Museum Educators for Hands-on History, an interactive handling session with objects from the Museum’s handling collection. These are drop-in handling sesions in the Museum Reception area that can be expected to take from 5-15 minutes. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.

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What You’ll Experience

• An interactive handling session with objects from the Museum’s handling collection
• The chance to learn about a diverse range of themes
• Explore fascinating Museum collections and objects through tactile learning
• Learn about history from a range of perspectives with Museum Educators

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Who Is This Event For?

• Adults and families
• Visitors interested in history and decorative arts.

Children must be supervised at all times while on the premises.

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Dates & Times

• Friday, 10 July 11:00-12:30 - National Weekend of Commemoration Handling Table

Handling sesions can be expected to take from 5-15 minutes.

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Location

National Museum of Ireland 
Collins Barracks
Benburb Street, Dublin, D07 XKV4

Meeting Point: Reception

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Accessibility Information

• All galleries in Collins Barracks are fully wheelchair accessible

• Please contact  bookings@museum.ie for specific access queries

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Booking Information

• These are free events

• No booking is required, drop-in

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Related Experiences

• National Day of Commemoration at Collins Barracks | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland
• Public Tours of Collins Barracks | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland
• Imaging Conflict; photographs from revolutionary era Ireland 1913-1923 | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book in advance?
No booking is required 

How long does the event last?
Handling sesions can be expected to take from 5-15 minutes.

Is the event suitable for children?
Yes, but children must be supervised at all times.

Where do I go when I arrive?
Reception at Collins Barracks