Heritage Week Animal Lottery Tours
Dead Zoo Lab at the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks
Join the Animal Lottery Tour, a fun and fast-paced 30 minute tour for families in the Dead Zoo Lab. The twist? Visitors decide the route! Pick an animal name from our lottery bag and join us as we journey to meet some of our favourite animals and fossils in the Dead Zoo Lab. No booking required.
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Event Summary
Animal Lottery Family tours are free to visitors to the Dead Zoo Lab and last about 30 minutes. Stops and topics on the tour are decided by pulling animal names from the lottery bag. This tour is for families and children must be supervised at all times. Tours will begin in the back of the Dead Zoo Lab gallery in the Discovery Zone, next to the large screen. Places on tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
What You’ll Experience
Who is this Event for?
Dates and Times
Saturday 15 August – 11:00 & 11:45
Wednesday 19 August – 11:00 & 11:45
Saturday 22 August – 11:00 & 11:45
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking is required, arrive 5-10 minutes before your preferred tour time.
How long does the event last?
30 minutes
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 tours please contact [email protected]
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