Join us for a weekend of tours and interactive object handling in commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising, and learn about the men and women involved in this historic event.

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Hands-on History: 1916 in 16 Objects

Saturday 26th April
13:30 - 15:00

Join us for Hands-on History: 1916 in 16 objects and explore fascinating stories from the Easter Rising through objects that reflect the legacy of this momentous turn in Irish history. The interactive handling session with artefacts from the Museum's handling collection will feature uniform items, historical ammunition, and original documents from the time. 

This is a drop-in handling sesion in the Museum Reception area. Handling sesions can be expected to take from 5-15 minutes.
 

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Public Tours 

Saturday 26 April 2025
14:00   1913 - 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

Sunday 27 April 2025
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

Booking is not required, however tour spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

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If you require further information, please contact bookings@museum.ie.