Luas Fun Summer Activity Guide - Art
Dublin has lots to offer for this week’s Art theme. There
are lots of galleries and museums that have workshops for children and
activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Get creative this week and take the kids on Luas to enjoy the Art that
Dublin has to offer.
You can download the Art activity guide and activity sheets to keep the kids entertained here:
MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS & HISTORY, COLLINS BARRACKS
What: You can join family tours and hands-on workshops
at weekends and during school holidays. Make music, try a new craft or create your own piece of art to take
home.
Hands on History – Fun family learning with the Museum's collection of objects. Sun 1/8 July, 5/12 Aug, 15:00-16:00
Babies on Board: Its Claytime! – Exploring Ceramics – an art workshop suitable for adults with babies/toddlers. Thurs 26th July, 11:30-12:30, booking essential
When: Tue-Sat, 10:00-17:00, Sun 14:00-17:00, Closed Mon
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line – Museum
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 15 min walk to Luas Red Line Jervis
Contact: 01 6777444
DUBLIN MINI MAKER FAIRE, SCIENCE GALLERY
What: Maker Faire is
a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. It’s a place where people show what they are
making and share what they are learning. Makers are of all ages and backgrounds and range from tech enthusiasts
to crafters, hobbyists and artists.
When: Sat 14th July, 10:00 – 18:00
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line - George’s Dock + 10 min walk
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green +10 min walk
Contact: 01 896 4107
EXPLORER, IMMA @NCH
What: The Irish Museum of Modern Art’s family programme Explorer
welcomes children and adults to experience art works and art making together on
Sunday afternoons in the company of two of IMMA’s gallery staff.
When: every Sunday until 15th July, 14:00-16:00
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Green Line – Harcourt + 5 min walk
- Luas Red Line – Jervis + 25 min walk
Contact: 01 612 9914
TIME OUT OF MIND, IMMA @NCH
What: The Time
out of Mind exhibition engages with the theme of science in celebration
of Dublin City of Science 2012. The exhibition and programme creates a
lens through which to explore the connections between art and science.
When: until 2nd September, closed Mondays.
Open: Tue/Sat 10:00-17:15, Wed 10:30-17:15, Thu 10:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-17:15
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Green Line – Harcourt + 5 min walk
- Luas Red Line – Jervis + 25 min walk
Contact: 01 612 9914
FAMILY ACTIVITY & DRAWING PACKS, CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY
What: Explore
the library with your family and draw objects from the collection with the new
drawing pack for adults and teens.
When: Sat/Sun 7/8 July & 4/5 August, 13:00-16:00
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line - Jervis Street + 7 min walk
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 10 min walk
Contact: 01 407 0750
ART TROLLEY SESSIONS, RUA RED
What: One-hour session involving hands-on,
take home activities led by artist Jane Fogarty. The Art Trolley sessions are suitable for
children aged 3 to 8 years accompanied by a parent/guardian. Two children maximum per adult.
Also, family film screening takes place after Art Trolley session. Booking is essential.
When: Sat 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July and 4th Aug, 10:30 -11:30
Cost: €3.50 per child (Adult’s Free), booking is essential
Getting there: Luas Red Line – Tallaght
Contact: 01 451 5860
NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND
What:
A Family Tour will take place each Saturday at 12 noon
this summer
- Picture This! Family Art Workshops for children aged 4-10 years, Sundays until 26th August from 15:00-16:00
- New Parents’ Tours 18 July and 15 August at 14:00
- Drop-in drawing workspaces with activity sheets, materials and equipment provided, supervised in July and August: Mon – Sat 10:00-17:00; Thurs 10:00 -19:30; Sun 12.3017:00
- Family Packs and Children’s Audioguides are available from the Information Desk to borrow and use in the galleries. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30-17:30, Thu 9:30-20:30, Sun 12 noon – 17:30
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 10 min walk
- Luas Red Line – Abbey Street + 20 min walk
Contact: 01 661 5133
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