This summer, the National Museum of Ireland at Kildare Street invites you to celebrate the opening of the extraordinary new exhibition, Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe, with an exciting programme of events for all ages.
- Dive into the world of early medieval manuscripts and artistry through engaging drop-in handling sessions, where you can explore replica artefacts and materials once used by ancient scribes.
- Join our expert-led tours to uncover how Christianity arrived in Ireland in the 5th century AD, its profound impact on the island, and the development of early church sites across the country.
- Celebrate the magic of manuscript art with Mellor & Rose in a hands-on calligraphy workshop, where you’ll learn the ancient skills of script and decoration that once brought sacred texts to life.
Admission is free.
SUMMER PROGRAMME OF EVENTS: Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe:
Cruinniú na nÓg: St. Gallen Manuscript Drop-In Handling Workshop
10.30am to 12.30pm | Saturday 7 June | Families
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
To mark the opening of Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe and the loan of manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, come to the Learning Resource Room and find out about the creation of manuscripts in Early Medieval Ireland to celebrate this year's Cruinniú na nÓg. FIND OUT MORE
Tours: Early Medieval Ireland; Ireland to St. Gallen
Selected dates & times throughout June | All Ages
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Discover how Christianity came to Ireland in the 5th century AD, its impact on the country, and the development of church sites across Ireland. Explore some of the key artefacts from the Museum’s main collection, dating to Early Medieval period, that show the importance of pilgrimage and travel, both within Ireland and abroad. FIND OUT MORE
The Joy of Calligraphy
6pm to 7.15pm | Thursday 3 July | Adults
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
To celebrate the magic of manuscript art and the arrival of our exhibition "Words On The Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe" we are delighted to welcome Mellor & Rose to the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street for a live calligraphy workshop. Booking required. FIND OUT MORE
EXHIBITION: Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe
READ: Evidence for the earliest relic of St Brigid?
READ: The Banagher Cross Shaft
READ: The 9th Century Latin to Irish Translation App
READ: An Irish Crucifixion in a St. Gallen manuscript
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