# MHApps Family Family Activities – Museum Gallery Visitor Library – Information On Places To Visit With Children In Dublin

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- Family activities around Dublin
- National Art Gallery Location: Merrion Square West, Dublin 2.
  Nearest Luas Stop: Stephen’s Green
  Nearest DART: Pearse Street Station
  Bus Route: No. 46A 7, 4
  Housing an extensive collection of Irish and International art, the National Gallery is dedicated to family friendly education and fun. Admission to the Gallery is free. Art worksheets, colouring pages and children’s audio guides are available from the Information Desk. The Gallery holds weekly free kids workshops on Sundays and regular family guided tours.
- National Museum of Archaeology Location: Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
  Nearest Luas Stop: Stephen’s Green
  Nearest DART: Pearse Street Station
  Bus Route: No. 46A 7, 4
  The national repository for all archaeological objects found in Ireland and home to over two million artefacts. Admission is free and the Museum holds weekly family friendly tours and regular kids workshops and events.
- Natural History Museum Location: Merrion Square West, Dublin 2.
  Nearest Luas Stop: Stephen’s Green
  Nearest DART: Pearse Street Station
  Bus Route: No. 46A 7, 4
  Home to the largest Irish collections of heritage, natural history and culture in the world. Admission is free and the Museum holds weekly family friendly tours and regular kids workshops and events.
- The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Location: Phoenix Park, Parkgate Street Entrance, Dublin 7.
  Nearest DART: Connolly/Ashtown Station
  Nearest LUAS: Connolly Station (15/20 min walk)
  Bus Routes: 46A
  An exciting, free exhibition on the history and wildlife of the park. Bright and lively with free art materials for the kids. Every Sunday morning, free Childrens workshops on nature, art and history take place from 10.30am - 12.30pm. These workshops are suitable for ages 5+ . On Saturdays free tickets are issued to visit Aras an Uachtarain, home of the President. Regular free events, exhibtions and walks are held throughout the year. Directly beside the Visitor Centre is an excellent playground and the restored Ashford Castle, well worth a visit.
- Chester Beatty Library Nearest LUAS: Jervis and St Stephen's Green
  Nearest DART: Tara Street.
  Bus routes: 77, 77A, 56A, 49 and 123 (from O'Connell St)
  View one of the worlds’ largest private collections of manuscripts and books dating from 2700 BC to present day. On the first Saturday and Sunday of every month from 1pm to 4pm, Family Activity Packs exploring the Arts of the Book and Sacred Traditions galleries. Each pack contains hands-on activities for children aged 5 to 11, including activity sheets, puzzles, crosswords and a colouring book and are completely free. The library also holds other regular free family friendly tours and events.

Activities
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