Drop-In: The Saints, Scholars, and Scribes of Ireland! Early Medieval Handling Workshop

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Saturday 31st January

Over this St. Brigid's Weekend Festival, drop into the Learning Resource Room and find out more about the lives of people in Early Medieval Ireland.

During this handling workshop, discover replicas of jet crosses from Yorkshire, early medieval leather shoes, and brooches for cloaks and clothes. Take part in some relaxing colouring activities, read through our many books about archaeology, and make sure to explore the Museum's galleries afterwards.

If you would like to find out more about Early Medieval Ireland check out The Treasury exhibition and Glendalough; Power, Prayer and Pilgrimage exhibition, or our range of resources for at home or in the classroom in our Museum at Home section.

No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Not wheelchair accessible. This workshop is for families. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.


Date:
Saturday 31st January
Time:
2.00pm
Price:
Free, no booking required
Address:
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

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