Make your own Halloween masks
Join artist Carmel Balfe for an imaginative Halloween craft workshop, inspired by traditional Halloween masks from the Irish Folklife Collection. Workshops take place at 10.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm on Saturday, 26 October, and 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Sunday, 27 October. Booking required.
Read moreSpooky stories
Join storyteller Fiona Dowling for an interactive performance at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Sunday and Monday, 27 and 28 October. Many traditions and customs arose at this time of the year such as the ancient art of storytelling! Suitable for families with children aged 5 years plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Read moreHalloween arts and crafts
Have a go at making your own Halloween inspired arts and crafts to take home, available daily from Friday 25 October until Friday 1 November 2024. Go to the Halloween themed Craft Station in the Education Rooms on Level C of the Museum Galleries to find materials and instructions you need!
Read moreScarecrow Jack Hunt
Go on a Halloween adventure through the grounds of Turlough Park this Midterm to see if you can find Scarecrow Jack hiding in the woods. Pick up a map at Museum Reception to take our spooky scarecrow trail inspired by the Irish folk legend - Jack of the Lantern.
Read moreScary Objects
Pick up a free activity sheet at Museum Reception to go on an object hunt across three floors of the Museum and find our scary Halloween artefacts hiding in the exhibitions. Round off your object hunt with a visit to the Samhain display to learn about the origins, customs and traditions associated with Halloween.
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Turlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31
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