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December 'Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland's Archaeology Collection' Tours

- Family friendly
- Free to visit
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 - Saturday, 3 January 2026
About this event
Join a tour and discover what life was like from Stone Age to Medieval Ireland. Learn about perfectly preserved fish traps from the Mesolithic, gold objects from the Bronze Age, and iconic Early Medieval treasures of the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice from Early Medieval Ireland.
No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Families with children 8+yrs. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.
Tour dates and times vary, see National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street website for details.
Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.
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