Investigating Artefacts & Manuscripts of Medieval Ireland- Science Week Open Day

Meet with Museum professionals, archaeologists, historians, conservators and scientists .

Handle replica objects from Medieval Ireland and see how inks are made with Museum educators, practice some early medieval Irish writing with calligrapher Tim O’Neill, and discover more about Medieval Irish Manuscripts with researchers from the Inks and Skins Manuscripts Research project. Explore how scientific methods are used to research and conserve archaeological artefacts with Museum curators and conservators, and with archaeologists from the Discovery Programme.

This free event is for all ages. This event will take place in the Ceramics Room, first floor, and is not wheelchair accessible.