Dublin by Dusk Family Drop-in Event at the Dead Zoo Lab

Dublin by Dusk Family Drop-in Event at the Dead Zoo Lab

About the event

Dublin by Dusk Family Dead Zoo Lab Drop-in - Wildlife After Dark

Dead Zoo Lab at the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks

As part of Dublin by Dusk programming, join a special drop-in family event and explore a handling table activity to discover nocturnal animals living in Dublin City. After learning about wildlife after dark with Museum educators, join artist, Michelle Hall, for a simple arts & craft activity inspired by nocturnal wonders! No booking required.

Event Summary

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. For this special Dublin by Dusk event you can join a short 10 min arts & crafts activity inspired by wildlife after dark and led by an artist.

What You’ll Experience

  • Learn about nocturnal nature and investigate the unique features that help animals navigate, hunt and survive in the dark.
  • Touch and inspect up close the handling collections of real and replica furs, feathers and other natural history objects or specimens.
  • 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.
  • Work with an artist to create a simple piece of art & craft inspired by nocturnal nature.

Who is this Event for?

  • Families, with children ages 7+
  • Museum visitors interested in learning more about Irish wildlife
  • Children must be fully supervised by a parent or responsible adult.

Dates and Times

Thursday 29 October, 17:00 - 19:00 - Wildlife After Dark

Location

The Dead Zoo Lab
Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland
Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07 XKV4

Accessibility Information

This event is wheelchair accessible

Booking Information

  • Free admission
  • No booking required
  • There may be a short wait during busy times
  • Places for the arts & crafts activity limited and allocated on a first-come basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

How long does the event last?
10 minutes at the handling table. 10 mins at the arts & crafts table.

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

Where do I go when I arrive?
Head to the back of the Dead Zoo Lab gallery to the Discovery Zone

If you have any questions about these events please contact [email protected]

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