Family Tours in the Dead Zoo Lab

Name: Family Tours in the Dead Zoo Lab
Start: 2026-07-08
End: 2026-08-22
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Family friendly
Free to visit

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 - Saturday, 22 August 2026

Event times:

11:00

Event location:

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

Join the Animal Lottery Tour, a fun 30 minute tour for families in the Dead Zoo Lab. The twist? Visitors decide the route! Pick an animal name from our lottery bag and join us as we journey to meet some of our favourite specimens in the Lab.

Join a free 30-minute Animal Lottery Family Tour in the Dead Zoo Lab! Led by a Museum Educator, these fun and fast-paced tours explore a selection of fascinating animal specimens, with each stop chosen by drawing animal names from a lottery bag. It's a unique way to discover the collection and ask all your curious questions.

Tours begin in the Discovery Zone at the back of the Dead Zoo Lab, beside the large screen. Suitable for families with children aged 7+, though all children must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult at all times.

Dates: Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout July and August, with tours running from 11:00am and 11:45am (selected dates also include a 12:30pm tour).

Admission: Free. No booking required.

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