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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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February 2019
Does the Claddagh really have its own King? Who built the Spanish Arch? How did you get a Galway Hooker into the museum? Is that a skull or an ostrich egg? How heavy is the Great Mace? If you’re planning to visit over midterm, why not join our special guided tour for families to learn [...]
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On the west coast of Ireland, seaweed has long been valued as a food and fertilizer. Join Sinéad O’Brien of Mungo Murphy’s Seaweed Co. to hear about its transition from Lenten side dish to superfood, while tasting some different varieties of sea veg. Suitable for families and adults
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Having spread from 15th century Italy, bobbin lace is the oldest form of lace known in Ireland. In partnership with the Headford Lace Project, join Jackie Magnin, a Cork-based bobbin lacemaker and member of the Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland, as she demonstrates her craft. Feel free to bring along your lace samples for identification. Suitable [...]
Find out moreIn recent years, the long lost tradition of lace-making in Headford, which dates to the 1700s, has been rediscovered and re-established by the local community. Join members of the Headford Lace Project as they share the history of the craft and its impact on their locality, both socially and economically, and their hopes for its [...]
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Join science educator Lindsay Deely of Toodlelou for this hands-on workshop to mark the end of Engineers Week. Budding engineers will examine bridge design and then work to construct a bridge capable of holding a set weight. A host of materials will be available to choose from and bridges can be brought home at the [...]
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Galway City Museum teams up with Galway Atlantaquaria to celebrate Engineer’s Week 2019. Using only dried pasta and marshmallows, budding engineers are invited to use their skills and imaginations to build an array of structures. Suitable for ages 8+
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Join award-winning sean nós dancer and teacher Emma O’Sullivan for a fun introduction to the old-time steps that were once popular in the rambling houses of Connemara. Suitable for ages 7 to 12
Find out moreJoin award-winning sean nós dancer and teacher Emma O’Sullivan for a fun introduction to the old-time steps that were once popular in the rambling houses of Connemara. Suitable for adults
Find out moreThe Rambling House, where people gathered to hear musicians, singers and storytellers, was once an important feature of rural life. Join award-winning sean nós dancer Emma O’Sullivan for a demonstration of some rambling house dance steps that were once popular in Connemara. Suitable for all ages (no booking required)
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Marine ecologist and underwater photographer Nick Pfeiffer spends much of his time exploring the sub-marine riches of the Atlantic Ocean from his home on the shores of Galway Bay. Join Nick as he shares stories and images of his underwater discoveries and encounters. Suitable for ages 8+
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