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The Museum of Childhood Ireland is a member of the following organisations:

Irish Museums Association
Association of Independent Museums
Charities Institute Ireland
Children’s Rights Alliance

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.