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Drop-in Activity: Rocks of the Stone Age! Megalithic Art

- Family friendly
- Free to visit
Thursday, 1 August 2024
About this event
Discover all the patters, shapes and decorations that were used to decorate passage tombs in Ireland, including Newgrange and Knowth, and decorate your own ‘megalithic stone’ to bring home with you. You can also have a go at creating your own cave art handprint!
If you would like to find out more about Prehistoric and Stone Age Ireland, check out the Museum's Prehistoric Ireland exhibition or their range of resources for at home or in the classroom in their Museum at Home section.
No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Not wheelchair accessible. This workshop is for families.
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