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National Museum of Ireland National Museum of Ireland is Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collections of Irish material heritage, culture.
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The National Museum of Ireland is home to the world’s greatest collection of objects related to Irish history and heritage. The collection spans from prehistoric times to the present day and is on display across four museums in Dublin and Mayo. Exhibitions explore a diverse range of themes from Bronze Age gold and extinct Irish mammals to 20th century revolution and contemporary design. The main aim of the National Museum of Ireland is to preserve, share, explore and celebrate Ireland’s history and culture and its place in the wider world. Admission is free. Sign up to the National Museum of Ireland Newsletter to find out about our exhibitions and events https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/newsletter

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22/10/2026

Long before pumpkins became the Halloween tradition, people in Ireland carved turnips into spooky faces to ward off wandering spirits. This wonderfully eerie Ghost Turnip is on display at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and it's guaranteed to stop you in your tracks!

Visit us this autumn and discover the fascinating stories behind Ireland's Halloween traditions.

More: https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Country-Life

Tabhair ar aird go mbeidh an Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, dúnta Dé Domhnaigh, an 25 Deireadh Fómhair agus ...
21/10/2026

Tabhair ar aird go mbeidh an Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, dúnta Dé Domhnaigh, an 25 Deireadh Fómhair agus an Luan Saoire Bainc, an 26 Deireadh Fómhair mar gheall ar ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch.

Gabhaimid leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht, agus gabhaimid buíochas leat as do chuid tuisceana.

https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/Temporary-Closure-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland

Lovely article highlighting autumn at Turlough Park from MummyPagesThere are still places available on our FREE creative...
20/10/2026

Lovely article highlighting autumn at Turlough Park from MummyPages

There are still places available on our FREE creative workshops and special talk at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, this mid-term. From spooky crafts and origami workshops to an engaging talk on the language and folklore of the night sky, there's something for all ages to enjoy.

Places are limited and booking is required

https://www.mummypages.ie/the-free-mid-term-day-out-in-mayo-the-whole-family-will-love

Discover a fascinating selection of traps and snares from the National Museum of Ireland's Irish Folklife Collection. In...
13/10/2026

Discover a fascinating selection of traps and snares from the National Museum of Ireland's Irish Folklife Collection. Including a rabbit trap, bird snare, badger snare and pole trap, these objects reveal how animals and birds were once hunted for food and pest control in rural Ireland.

READ MORE: https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Collection/Traps-and-Snares

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