What’s On
With more than 100 scheduled events per annum, Galway City Museum’s programme of events caters for a variety of audiences and interests, comprising gallery tours, illustrated talks, art and craft workshops, art classes and evening lectures. Download a copy of our current programme HERE or pick up a hardcopy from the museum.
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April 2019
Join nature educator Marina Levitina to explore and learn about Ireland's wild native plants through a variety of artistic media in a fun, exciting and innovative way. The workshop includes storytelling, drawing, music and other fun activities that help foster creativity and imagination, while teaching children about Ireland’s biodiversity. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. Call the [...]
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To mark Fashion Revolution Week (22 to 28 April), join artist Eimear Greaney to learn to upcycle old tee-shirts with crochet trims . The workshop is free and is suitable for beginners, as well as those who can crochet. All materials are provided. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. Call the Museum on [...]
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Join food historian Anna O’Donnell as she talks about the history of butter and butter-making traditions while she churns. Be prepared to lend a hand, as not to do so might ‘take the luck’ from the butter and make it impossible to churn. Afterwards, taste the fruits of your labour! As places are limited, advance [...]
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Gráinne Cronin O’Reilly, Marine Institute graduate intern, invites you to join her for a beach clean to help keep the city’s coastline litter free. After meeting at the Claddagh Hall, Gráinne will lead the group down to the shoreline behind South Park, between Nimmo’s Pier and the Mutton Island causeway. Please wear appropriate footwear for [...]
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Humans produce almost 300 million tons of plastic every year, half of which is used just once and then thrown away. Join Gráinne Cronin O’Reilly, Marine Institute graduate intern, as she discusses alternatives to everyday single-use plastic items and where to source them. Funded by Creative Ireland. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. [...]
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Originally produced for RTÉ in the 1970s and 1980s by David and Sally Shaw-Smith, Hands is an acclaimed series of documentaries about Ireland’s waning craft traditions. Of Bees and Bee Skeps (1983) is a moving film about the traditional work of beekeeping and honey-harvesting. Special thanks to Sally Shaw-Smith for her permission to screen her film. [...]
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Pollinators, such as bees, move pollen from one flower to another so that they can reproduce. Join Dr Dara Stanley, UCD to hear about Ireland’s many pollinators and the vital work they carry out, and to learn about the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, which sets out actions to protect them. Suitable for Age 8+ (booking required)
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To mark both Drawing Day and International Museum Day, cartoonist Róisín Curé will help you to develop comic-book characters and stories using museum artefacts as inspiration. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. Call the Museum on (091) 532460 from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Suitable for Ages 7 to 14 (booking required)
Find out moreTo celebrate Drawing Day and International Museum Day, both of which fall on Saturday 18 May, join artist Róisín Curé as she guides you to illustrate a story using themes and objects from our galleries. No previous drawing experience necessary and all materials provided. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. Call the Museum [...]
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Archaeologist Anne Carey tells the story of the earliest monasteries in Ireland, showing how the monks lived and the beautifully illustrated manuscripts they produced, with activities including calligraphy. This event is co-hosted with Galway Civic Trust as part of its Medieval Experience Day, under Galway 2020’s Small Towns-Big Ideas programme. As places are limited, advance [...]
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