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

Name: Drop-In: The Saints, Scholars, and Scribes of Ireland! Early Medieval Ireland Handling Workshop
Start: 2026-08-12
End: 2026-08-12
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

Family friendly
Free to visit

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Event times:

11:00 - 13:00

Event location:

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

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. Learn about the coming of Christianity to Ireland, and the impact it had on Ireland. Take part in some relaxing colouring activities, read through our many books about archaeology, and make sure to explore the Museum's galleries afterwards.

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.

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