The Ark's mission is to spark childhood imagination by making and sharing great art for, by and about children, bringing joy and creating a cultural engagement that lasts a lifetime.
The Ark's programme of performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, and a different experience is to be expected with every visit.
Listed by Time Magazine as one of the Top 10 Things To Do in Dublin, The Ark, on Eustace Street in the heart of Dublin City centre, is open to families at weekends, during school holidays and to school groups on weekdays.
- Science Week Workshops: Forgotten Corners of A City
Family funScience Week Workshops: Forgotten Corners of A City For Science Week 2025, join artists Duffy Mooney Sheppard and Jane Groves. for an inspiring, hands-on workshop where you will explore the small corners and crevices of wild nature in your area.
- Early Years Workshops: The Adventure of the Curious Bear
Family funEarly Years Workshops: The Adventure of the Curious Bear Follow your curiosity in this multi-sensory creative workshop for Ages 2-4! Winter is a time when many animals go to sleep and rest after a busy summertime.
- How to Catch a Star
Family funHow to Catch a Star We are delighted to welcome Branar back, this festive season, to The Ark with their gorgeous sell-out show How To Catch a Star. Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure
