
Family Events in Dublin this Weekend
Welcome to Family Saturdays! We have lots of exciting events coming up that are fun for all the family!
No booking is necessary on any of these events, just turn up, pay the normal admission fee, and join in the fun in learning all about Viking and Medieval Dublin!
20th of May – Viking Bead Making Workshop
The School of Irish Archaeology are back with a great and creative workshop in Viking Bead Making. Children will learn about the ancient craft of glass bead making and will create and design their own necklaces or bracelets to take home using an easy to use polymer clay!
1st of July – Family Tour
As part of our Family Saturdays, come and join this special interactive family tour. Try on a Viking costume, and even get a chance to hold a Viking sword or Shield! Visit the Medieval Fair, and learn all about cures for diseases long ago. Take a stroll down an medieval street, pop into the medieval house and take a seat by the fire! Finish off your tour with a special audio visual show and take a flying visit from your seat over the medieval city all while listening to the story of a medieval merchants life.
16th and 17th of September – Mini Archaeology Dig
Back again with the School of Irish Archaeology to learn all about Archaeology. Explore one of our Dig Boxes and see what Viking and Medieval Treasure you uncover!
7th of October – Viking Bead Making Workshop
The School of Irish Archaeology are back with a great and creative workshop in Viking Bead Making. Children will learn about the ancient craft of glass bead making and will create and design their own necklaces or bracelets to take home using an easy to use polymer clay!
4th of November – Family Activities Sheets
We have an exciting activity sheet for all the family to complete in our exhibitions, download it here, or ask for it at our Welcome desk, and have a go on your visit!
2nd of December – History Hunt
Take part in our History Hunt, and explore our Viking and Medieval Dublin exhibition for clues.