This Christmas, discover festive shopping, winter events and seasonal treats at the National Museum of Ireland. Our museum shops are filled with unique gifts inspired by the national collections and created by talented Irish artists and makers.
New arrivals include A Winter Scene at National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, a beautiful lino print by Sorrell Reilly, alongside a hand-beaded National Museum of Ireland ornament by Katie Larmour, a special keepsake for the Christmas tree. Visitors can also browse new artworks by Maiden Moose, celebrating Irish nature and wildlife through autumn and winter.
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For those seeking stylish seasonal gifts, there is a collection inspired by Harry Clarke's artwork, including silk eye masks and scarves by Irish designer Jennifer Rothwell based on A Meeting, as well as Harry Clarke Blue Baubles. Families and younger visitors will enjoy the Dead Zoo Lab-inspired animal activity books by Irish designer Beam, and customers who purchase three activity books will receive a complimentary Museum of Ireland tote bag while stocks last.
These gifts are available exclusively in our museum shops at Collins Barracks and Kildare Street and are not currently available online.
But the festive experience doesn't end with shopping. Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy a programme of creative workshops, meet-the-maker events and seasonal experiences as part of our Crafted Encounters series.
Make a day of it by taking part in our Crafted Encounters series of seasonal workshops and events. Highlights include a Traditional Korean Cloth Gift Wrapping (Bojagi) Workshop on 26 November, a Meet the Creator session with Pamela Lynch of Beam at the Dead Zoo Lab on 11 December, and The Art of Carrickmacross Lace, a hands-on lacemaking workshop taking place on 2 December. Visitors can also enjoy a Wreath-making Workshop with Shop the Garden on 10 December and Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose on 12 December, offering plenty of opportunities to learn traditional skills and create handmade seasonal gifts.
After exploring the shops and events, visitors can relax with a seasonal menu from the Synge & Byrne cafés, making a museum visit the perfect festive day out.
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