Drop into the Discovery Zone in the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks this Easter school holidays. Bring the family along and join a short activity to learn more about natural history.

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 the drop-in event you can...

• Learn about some animals you might see on your doorstep today or in the past... 

• Touch and inspect up close the handling collections of real and replica furs, feathers, footprints and eggs.

• 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. 

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, feathers, footprints and eggs. 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.

Dates and Times

Saturday 28th March, 11am-1pm - Furs, footprints and poo!

Wednesday 1st April, 11am-1pm - Furs, footprints and poo! An interpreter will be present at this event to provide Irish Sign Language (ISL).

Thursday 2nd April, 11am-1pm - Furs, footprints and poo!

Saturday 4th April, 11am-1pm - Furs, footprints and poo!

Thursday 9th April, 11am-1pm - Feathered Friends

Saturday 11th April, 11am - 1pm - Feathered Friends

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