Ireland's Online Resource for Parents & Teachers
Free Days Out around Dublin
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
 | The National Gallery of Ireland includes a collection of over 2,500 paintings and some 10,000 other works in different media including watercolours, drawings, prints and sculpture. Every major European School of painting is extensively represented. It also houses a renowned collection of Irish paintings. The gallery's highlights include the Yeats Museum, and works by Vermeer, Caravaggio, Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet. Admission is free to the permanent collection (not Millenium wing) and there are free Guided Tours on Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 1 & 2pm. w: www.nationalgallery.ie Merrion Square West, Dublin |
 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Childrens Workshops
The following themed Childrens Workshops events will take place every Sunday morning and are lots of fun for the kids.
Kids Workshop / Ages 5 - 12
2 May / Go on a Spring treasure hunt and identify and draw your finds.
9 May / Creat your own park, grass, swings, lake, bridge and lots more
16 May / Medieval Life - Includes visit to Ashtown castle.
23 May / Make your own detailed map
30 May / Insects and birds of the park
w: www.phoenixpark.ie/visitorcentre/ Phoenix Park Dublin Times: Sunday 10.30 to 12.30 |
 | Áras an Uachtaráin is open Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day. Group and/or advance booking is not permitted. Opening times:
Summer (Sat only) 10.15am-4pm
Winter (Sat only) 10.30am-3.30pm
w: www.phoenixpark.ie/visitorcentre/ Phoenix Park Dublin |
Decorative Arts & History  | National Museum of Ireland - 'Decorative Arts & History'. The Museums 'My Museums' Programme encourages families to interact and explore the collections of the National Museum through hands-on events that promote active learning with the important element of fun.
Events take place every 2-3 weeks, discovering the collections through art, drama or storytelling workshop, or through a demonstration or special guided tour. Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis. w: www.museum.ie Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin |
Natural History  | National Museum of Ireland - 'Natural History'. The Museums 'My Museums' Programme encourages families to interact and explore the collections of the National Museum through hands-on events that promote active learning with the important element of fun.
Events take place every 2-3 weeks, discovering the collections through art, drama or storytelling workshop, or through a demonstration or special guided tour. Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis. w: www.museum.ie Merrion Street, Dublin |
Archaeology  | National Museum of Ireland - 'Archaeology'. The Museums 'My Museums' Programme encourages families to interact and explore the collections of the National Museum through hands-on events that promote active learning with the important element of fun.
Events take place every 2-3 weeks, discovering the collections through art, drama or storytelling workshop, or through a demonstration or special guided tour. Places are limited and operate on a first come, first served basis. w: www.museum.ie Kildare Street Dublin |
