Meet Curator of Zoology, Emma Murphy, at the Dead Zoo Lab to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. What can be learned from long dead animals? Delve beyond the displays to discover the hidden histories contained in natural history collections, current scientific research, and why the collections are more important now than ever.

The Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks offers members of the public an opportunity to explore, engage with and enjoy some of the most popular specimens from the natural history collection, as well as some specimens that haven’t been on display for many years, while the Natural History Museum on Merrion Street is closed for much needed conservation and refurbishment works.

This talk will be 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes for questions and then tea & coffee. 
 

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Culture Club is a series of hosted talks, tours and activities that introduce and encourage people to connect with the cultural spaces of the city. This event is part of a series of Culture Club tours and talk held throughout 2026, as a collaboration between the National Museum of Ireland and the Dublin City Council Cultural Company.

This tour is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or any other questions please contact us at cultureclub@dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie.