Halloween at the Museum of Childhood Ireland
Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble… It is almost October 31st, and that can mean only one thing – Halloween is almost here! It is a time that holds great memories for so many of us – an excuse to dress up in costume, and knock on stranger’s doors only to… Continue reading Halloween at the Museum of Childhood Ireland
Halloween Oíche Shamhna Photo Gallery Gailearaí Grianghraf
Museum of Childhood Ireland Músaem Óige na hÉireann 2016-2023
Reflections on … childhood adventures, play, risk and freedom
I wonder if the idea of a museum of childhood is a contradiction in terms? A museum is a space for preservation after all, whereas childhood should be a space for unimpeded activities of playful exploring, discarding, abandoning, followed by more play. Yet, childhood makes an indelible mark on our mind’s eye, and, as science… Continue reading Reflections on … childhood adventures, play, risk and freedom
About this Section
Here you will find a selection of free content especially for children, with recreational, educational, historical and cultural resources for parents/guardians/ teachers to copy, download or use as inspiration! The Children’s page is a work in progress, so please bear with us as our Education team load content/resources suitable for pre-school age/primary and secondary school… Continue reading About this Section
The Museum of Childhood Ireland is a member of the following organisations:
The museum is the proud recipient of the following Awards to date:
The Heritage Council: County Winner: Tipperary, 2022 ( In collaboration with Tipperary Revitalisation)
The Heritage Council: County Winner: Dúnlaoghaire / South Dublin 2021
Kids in Museums, International Digital Awards 2020
INACS, International Awards 2020, 2021, 2022
Digital Town Awards Newcomer Finalist, for Engage Kilkenny 2023:
And a National Lottery Good Cause Award finalist 2023 for our collaborative project with Tipperary Revitalisation
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, our commitment to supporting children and young people now, comes at a time when children and youth are facing significant challenges. By empowering children and youth, providing a focused, sustainable, supportive, inclusive community and platform, and islandwide programmes helping foster friendships in communities, we are helping build a brighter, better future for all.
