Animal Lottery Tours

Dead Zoo Lab at the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks

Join the Animal Lottery Tour, a fun and fast-paced 30 minute tour for families in the Dead Zoo Lab. The twist? Visitors decide the route!  Pick an animal name from our lottery bag and join us as we journey to meet some of our favourite animals and fossils in the Dead Zoo Lab. No booking required.

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Event Summary

Animal Lottery Family tours are free to visitors to the Dead Zoo Lab and last about 30 minutes. Stops and topics on the tour are decided by pulling animal names from the lottery bag. This tour is for families and children must be supervised at all times. Tours will begin in the back of the Dead Zoo Lab gallery in the Discovery Zone, next to the large screen. Places on tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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What You’ll Experience

• Go on a fast-paced tour and learn about some of the animals on display in the Dead Zoo Lab. 

• Have a chat with a Museum Educator and don't forget to ask them your curious questions! 

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Who is this Event for?

• Families, with children ages 7+
• Museum visitors interested in learning more about the specimens in the Dead Zoo Lab
• Children must be fully supervised by a parent or responsible adult.

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Dates and Times

Wednesday 1 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 4 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Wednesday 8 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 11 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Wednesday 15 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 18 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Wednesday 22 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Thursday 23 July – 11:00, 11:45 & 12:30

Saturday 25 July 11:00, 11:45 & 12:30

Wednesday 29 July – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 25 July 11:00, 11:45 & 12:30

Saturday 1 August – 11:00 & 11:45

Wednesday 5 August – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 8 August – 11:00 & 11:45

Wednesday 12 August – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 15 August  – 11:00 & 11:45

Wednesday 19 August – 11:00 & 11:45

Saturday 22 August – 11:00 & 11:45
 

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Location

The Dead Zoo Lab
Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland
Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07 XKV4

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Accessibility Information

This event is wheelchair accessible

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Booking Information

• Free admission
• No booking required
• Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis

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Related Experiences

• For more information about the Dead Zoo Lab, click the following link: The Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks
• Why not attend one of our family drop-ins this summer? Summer Family Drop-ins
• For more activities that you can do at home, please see our Museum at Home pages: Museum at Home

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Frequently Asked Questions
 

Do I need to book in advance? 
No booking is required, arrive 5-10 minutes before your preferred tour time.

How long does the event last? 
30 minutes

Is the event suitable for children? 
Yes, but children must be supervised at all times. 

Where do I go when I arrive? 
Head to the back of the Dead Zoo Lab gallery to the Discovery Zone

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If you have any questions about these tours please contact educationnh@museum.ie