Enjoy dedicated quiet hour at Mayo's National Museum
ENJOY a relaxed visit to the National Folklife Collection during a dedicated quiet hour from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30.
Museums can feel busy and overwhelming at times. This special session is designed to create a more peaceful environment for visitors who prefer a quieter experience.
During this time, background music will be reduced or switched off, and gallery lighting will be softened to support a more comfortable, sensory-friendly atmosphere.
Visitors who wish to take a more mindful approach to their visit are welcome to use a selection of on-site educational resources offering reflective ways to engage with the stories and objects on display.
Find out more at museum.ie.
ART WORKSHOP
There are a limited number of places available for an upcoming day-long art workshop for children and parents on Saturday, May 30.
The workshop is inspired by the large Alaskan brown bear currently on display as part of The Murmur of Bees exhibition. Led by local artists Deirdre Walsh and Cas McCarthy, children will work alongside a parent or guardian to paint their favourite teddy bear. Each finished piece will become part of a special pop-up exhibition showcased in the museum for Cruinniú na nÓg - the national day celebrating creativity and young people - on Saturday, June 6.
This workshop is free of charge, but booking is essential. For booking details, visit museum.ie.
TRACE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY
Anyone with an interest in tracing their family history is invited to come along to the next monthly session of the Mayo Genealogy Group from 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.
Get practical tips, helpful advice, and guidance on taking the next steps with a new or existing research project. New members and beginners are always welcome. No booking is required.
ANGEL OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Discover the inspiring story of Sr. Ignatia Gavin, CSA, a remarkable Mayo-born emigrant who played a pivotal role in the early development of the Alcoholics Anonymous movement in 20th-century America.
The National Museum will host a special talk exploring her life, work, and lasting legacy at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 26.
This event is organised by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and their health ministry, the Sister Ignatia Gavin, CSA Center for Addiction Medicine, which is set to open in Cleveland, Ohio, this autumn.
Admission is free. Booking is available at museum.ie.
GUIDED TOUR
Discover the highlights of the National Folklife Collection on a free guided tour, held every Saturday at 2 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Tours begin at reception and will be announced shortly before departure. No booking is required. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
OPENING HOURS
Admission to the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park House & Gardens is free. The exhibition galleries are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday to Monday from 1 to 5 p.m.