Culture Night - Hands-on History: War and Peace (and Food)

A selection of some of the objects featured in the handling session
  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit

Friday, 20 September 2024

Event times:

17:00 - 19:00

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

Discover the history of food and drink during wartime in Ireland with a fascinating range of artefacts from the Museum’s handling collection.

Join Museum Educators to learn about the history of food and drink during wartime in Ireland with a fascinating range of artefacts from the Museum’s handling collection.

Highlights include a vintage lockable tea caddy, antique silver drinks labels, a World War II-era cookbook, and a marrow spoon specially designed for a certain delicacy in the 19th century, among other illuminating objects about wining and dining through the ages.

This drop-in event will take place from 5pm to 7pm in Reception at Collins Barracks.

No booking is required. Come and go as you please!

For more information, contact bookings@museum.ie or call 01 648 6453.

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