Seen and Heard
Seen and Heard A Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann, exhibition and talk exploring the history of children’s rights in Ireland from Cáin Adomnáin to the present day. Date: Saturday 16 August, 10.30am-3.00pm Location: Birr Library, Wilmer Road, Birr Co. Offaly Tickets: Tickets for the panel discussion are free but booking is required.… Continue reading Seen and Heard
We are the Children of Gaza
Exhibition of children’s art from Palestine The first of our featured artists is the very talanted Jana, who is 12 years old.
When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Emer McLysaght
I was a lonely child, geographically speaking. I grew up in a rural area of Kildare, but went to primary school in Tallaght, where my mother was a teacher. She was my transport, so there were never any afternoon play dates or staying late for birthday parties. When my classmates would trip in the next… Continue reading When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Emer McLysaght
Street Play
The children are out in force in Dublin’s streets. The skipping ropes and marbles have come out of their winter storage, the hop-scotch courses and home-made swings abound… Children have played in the streets since streets began, on mud and sand surfaces, on cobbles and rough stones, on cement and tarmacadam. Maev Kennedy, Irish Times,… Continue reading Street Play
The Museum of Childhood Ireland is a member of the following organisations:
The museum is the proud recipient of the following Awards to date:
- Kids in Museums, International Award 2020
- INACS, International Awards 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- The Heritage Council: County Winner: Dúnlaoghaire / South Dublin 2021
- The Heritage Council: County Winner: Tipperary, 2022 ( In collaboration with Tipperary Revitalisation)
- The Heritage Council: County Winner: Down, 2024
- Digital Town Awards Newcomer Finalist, for Engage Kilkenny 2023:
- National Lottery Good Cause Award finalist 2023 for our Tipperary Revitalisation project
The Museum of Childhood Ireland is committed to Empowering Children and Young People. Children should be Seen and Heard
Exploring and learning from the past. Children have lived and learnt, played and worked, been adored and abused throughout history. Yet the reality of their lives is seldom centre stage ( and often ignored) in the stories that have come down to us from that long history. Our commitment too to supporting children and young people now, comes at a time when children are facing significant challenges. By empowering children and youth, providing a focused, sustainable, supportive, inclusive community, a platform, and islandwide programmes helps foster friendships in communities, and the building of a brighter, better future for all.
