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The Dead Zoo in Blue: Seeing Collections Through a New Lens
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
3 July 2025
Free to visit
Join us for an 'In Conversation' event at Collins Barracks where the Museum's Natural History collection is viewed through different lenses.

Keeper Paolo Viscardi and curator Dr Amy Geraghty are joined by visual artist Ishmael Claxton and interdisciplinary scholar Dr Verity Burke. The relaxed discussion will explore topics including decolonizing natural history collections, overlooked voices, and the role of the Museum’s past in shaping its present and future. As part of this event, Ishmael Claxton will share parts of his ongoing research project 'Dead Zoo in Blue'.

Spaces are free, however pre-booking is essential.

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Dates
3 July 2025
Time
Start 18:00End 19:00
Price
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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XKV4, Ireland
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