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February Family Drop-Ins at the Dead Zoo Lab
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
14 February - 28 February 2026
Family friendly
Free to visit
Drop into the new Dead Zoo Lab at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks this February and get to grips with Nature.

Drop into the Discovery Zone at the Dead Zoo Lab this February for short, family-friendly natural history activities.

Learn about local animals and the minerals that shape our planet, handle real and replica furs, fossils, minerals and bones, and chat with a Museum Educator. Finish with a creative self-guided activity sheet.

14 Feb – Animal Signs, 11:00 - 13:00

17, 19, 21, 28 Feb – Marvellous Minerals, 11:00 - 13:00

Drop-in sessions run in the open gallery, with 5–10 min activities using handling objects.

No booking required; brief waits possible. Families welcome. Fully supervised children only. Wheelchair accessible.

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Event details
Dates
14 February - 28 February 2026
Time
Start 11:00End 13:00
Price
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Contact details
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XKV4, Ireland
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