Spooksplorers Halloween Trail

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EPIC Museum, Saturday 29th October - Monday 31st October

Step inside the eerie vaults of EPIC and uncover how elements of the Halloween we know and love begun right here in Ireland!

Discover the origins of Halloween and how through emigration it evolved while you take part in a spooktacular museum trail.

Learn about the ancient Irish traditions of the Celts, such as turnip carving and spellcasting, and trace their evolution to the trick or treating and traditions of today. Discover why witches ride brooms; the secret occult societies that Ireland’s best known and most famous have joined throughout the years; create spooky poetry alongside W.B. Yeats; and meet the ghouls, fairies and spirits that are uniquely Irish; all by completing the challenges in our trail.

Included as part of your entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Be sure to wear your spookiest costume! And don’t forget to pick up your treat for completing the trail.


Date:
Saturday 29th October - Monday 31st October
Time:
Varies
Price:
From €15
Address:
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland

Google Map of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland

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