Pride and Child Rights at the Museum of Childhood
Every child deserves a world where they are safe, seen, and celebrated. As we close out Pride Month, we want to recognise the importance of Child Rights particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Children in Ireland, regardless of their identity, are entitled to the rights laid out with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of… Continue reading Pride and Child Rights at the Museum of Childhood
When I met You: The End
By Shirine, age 14, Dublin It’s theorized that after the human body dies, the brain is still active for 7 minutes. Scientists don’t know if it’s for memories, or a dream or something. My eyes shot open, I looked around in awe, there was a mix of colours around me. I heard the faint sound… Continue reading When I met You: The End
World Refugee Day
“Solidarity with Refugees“ Refugee Children and World Refugee Day Children represent a particularly vulnerable group among the world’s displaced populations, facing unique challenges and requiring specialised protection. Staggering Numbers Children make up almost 40% of all refugees, representing one of the most vulnerable groups within the 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. According to data… Continue reading World Refugee Day
Exploring Heidi in an Irish Context
In Conversation with Deirdre McGillicuddy, Assistant Professor and Researcher, University College Dublin Deirdre’s research areas include primary education, pedagogy, wellbeing, creativity and children’s voice and rights in education. She is the author of the newly released book Educaring From The Heart: How to Nurture Your Wellbeing and Rediscover Your Purpose in Education. From the Uplands… Continue reading Exploring Heidi in an Irish Context
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.
