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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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August 2019
The theme of this year’s Heritage Week is pastimes in past times. Leave aside your consoles and tablets and join Damien Donnellan of Galway City Museum to learn some traditional outdoor games for children, such as ‘five slates’ and ‘queenie’. As places are limited, advance booking is advised - call the museum on (091) 532460. [...]
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The theme of this year’s Heritage Week is pastimes in past times. One timeless pastime is listening to, learning and playing Irish music. Join musician and composer Ronan Browne for this relaxed music-appreciation class to explore archive recordings and gain an insight into music, history, personalities and styles, both regional and individual. Suitable for musicians [...]
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Saturday 26 October, 11am to 12.30pm WORKSHOP: Native Irish Wildflowers & Trees 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 [...]
Find out moreNovember 2019
The Irish Family History Centre presents a one-day introductory course to genealogy with historian and genealogist Declan Brady. Participants will get a greater insight into their family history and will learn how to connect to the past using various sources and techniques. The workshop will be divided into four sessions: research methods and census records, [...]
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What gives a rocket its incredible power? Can a rocket be powered by just one person? How high can a DIY rocket soar? Join science educator Lindsay Deely of Toodlelou to explore the answers to these questions in this hands-on STEAM workshop for children and parents. In conjunction with the Galway Science and Technology Festival. [...]
Find out moreWhat gives a rocket its incredible power? Can a rocket be powered by just one person? How high can a DIY rocket soar? Join science educator Lindsay Deely of Toodlelou to explore the answers to these questions in this hands-on STEAM workshop for children and parents. In conjunction with the Galway Science and Technology Festival. [...]
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NASA is currently looking into the possibility of humans living in space. You are an astrobiologist who has been given the job of creating new crops to grow on other planets. By learning about conditions on Mars, and life adaptions to extreme environments, you will design plants that can live outside of Earth! In conjunction [...]
Find out moreNASA is currently looking into the possibility of humans living in space. You are an astrobiologist who has been given the job of creating new crops to grow on other planets. By learning about conditions on Mars, and life adaptions to extreme environments, you will design plants that can live outside of Earth! In conjunction [...]
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Join Bernadette Divilly, choreographer and dance movement psychotherapist for a movement workshop that combines contemplative dance practice with awareness of the relationship with home. This is an opportunity to create and learn together. Supported by Galway Dance Project in partnership with Galway City Museum. As places are limited, advance booking is advised – call the [...]
Find out moreFebruary 2020
Did you know that STEPS Engineers Week promotes engineering and the importance of the profession to children in Ireland? Galway City Museum invites you to join Harriet Dundon, Mia Donnelly and Garry Kendellen celebrating #EngineersWeek, by taking part in a fun water tower activity designed for young people aged 8 to 11 years, on the [...]
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