NMI - Archaeology
| County: | Dublin |
| Tel: | 01-6777 444 |
| Fax: | 01-6777 450 |
| Email: | info@museum.ie |
Walk into the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street and you are magically transported back in time. A stroll through time will take you all the way back to 7000BC, The Museum first opened its doors in 1890 and since then it has been filling in the blanks for us through its extensive archaeological collections. Take time at The Treasury, which features outstanding examples of Celtic and Medieval art, such as the famous Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard. Gaze in wonder at the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe, which is to be found in Or - Ireland's Gold. Ramble through Prehistoric Ireland and expereince life at the time of the Vikings in Viking Age Ireland. Medieval Ireland 1150-1550 documents life in Ireland in the Age of Cathedrals, Monasteries and Castles. The new and fascinating Kingship & Sacrifice exhibition centres on a number of recently found bog bodies dating back to the Iron Age. Displayed along with other bog finds from the Museum's collections, it offers you an opportunity to come 'face to face' with your ancient ancestors.
General Information
| Address: | Kildare Street, Dublin 2 |
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| Telephone; | 01-6777 444 |
| Fax: | 01-6777 450 |
| Email: | info@museum.ie |
| Website: | http://www.museum.ie |
| Location: | Dublin City Centre, 7 minute walk from Grafton Street |
| Season: | All year (Closed Mondays, Good Friday and Christmas Day) |
| Open Times: | Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday: 14.00 - 17.00 (Closed Mondays) |
| Tours: | Guided tours run regularly. Please check our website for more information. |
| Booking Contact: | bookings@museum.ie |
| Manager: | Mr Seamus Lynam (Acting Director) |
| Average Visit Length: | 2-3 hours |
| Entrance Fees: | FREE ADMISSION |
| Exhibition: | The Museum is home to the first collection of prehistoric gold artefacts. |
| Restaurant: | Visit the Museum Café for a wide range of freshly baked meals |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Books & Gifts |
| Information Guide: | Floor plans available in English, Irish |
| Coach Parking: | No |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/pages/Dublin/National-Museum-of-Ireland/94907090068?ref=sgm |
Schools
The National Museum of Ireland has long been a resource for Primary, Second and Third Level students and educators, providing a broad range of services - including guided tours, demonstrations and workshops, an information and resource service, professional development courses and activities for teachers. At the National Museum you can:
- Learn through observation of original artefacts• Investigate how archaeologists and historians work to understand about life,work, culture and society in the past.
- Look for evidence about life, work, culture and society in the past.
- Study history, local history, art, craft and design, art history, religious knowledge, drama, geography, mathematics and science.
- Make links across a range of subjects through an integrated and cross-curricular approach to learning.
Teachers and students are very welcome to visit the National Museum of Ireland. The Museum also offers an outreach service. Advance booking is essential for guided tours, workshops, demonstrations and the audio-visual presentations.
May Events
Sat 5th, 3.30-4.30pm
Tour Bealtaine Festival Tour: The Top Ten!
Explore 7,000 years of Irish history through 10 exciting artefacts, including a gold lunula, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice!
No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. All ages
Wed 9th, 1-2pm
Tour Bealtaine Bi-lingual Tour: Turas
Speisialta-Treasures of the Museum. Lean Cillian de Grás ar thóir príomh-sheoda an
Mhúsaeim trí Ghaeilge agus Béarla. Ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh. Join Cillian de Grás as he leads you through some special Treasures of the Museum in both the Irish and the English language.
No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. All ages
Sat 12th to Sun 13th, 2.30-3.30pm
Performance The Zoo In My Garden
Simon thinks his garden is boring, but that's all about to change. A strange guest has arrived and needs the boy's help. Join him on a journey of discovery through his back garden, for a tale of biodiversity, friendship and snoring sheds! For booking details see Natural History Programme for May and on www.museum.ie. Families
Sat 19th, 10am-5pm
Drop-in Activity
National Drawing Day: My Favourite Object! The Viking boat? The Tara Brooch? Drop in and
sketch your favourite ancient treasure with the help of our 'My Favourite Object' worksheet on National Drawing Day organised with the National Gallery of Ireland. Pencils and worksheets avaliable at the reception desk. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Ages 6+
Tue 22nd to Fri 25th, 11am-1pm
Workshop Bealtaine Festival: Make a Mosaic!
Mosaic making with ceramic artist Laura O'Hagan who worked on the conservation of the 19th century mosaics in the National Museum. Beginners welcome. Free of charge. Not wheelchair accessible. Limited to 15, first come basis.
Booking essential with the Education. Department at 01 6486332. Adults
Sat 26th, 12-12.45pm
Lecture Saturday Talk: Hidden in Plain Sight-Prehistoric Rock Art
Talk by Clíodhna Ni Lionain, UCD on the open-air rock art of Ireland, Britain and Northwest Spain. Hear some theories regarding its significance, issues arising from tourism and options for preservation. Located in the Viking AV room. No booking required.
Not wheelchair accessible. Ages 14+
Sun 27th, 3-4pm
Workshop My Museum: Sacred Scarabs from Ancient Egypt!
Ancient Egyptians believed scarab beetles represented their sun god Ra on earth. See a sacred scarab beetle on a real Egyptian mummy and make aclay beetle to take home. No booking required.
15 places, first come basis. Not wheelchair accessible. Ages 6+
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