Science Week: Bog in a Bottle with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Learn about bogs and their role in archaeology for Science Week

Did you know that bogs are excellent for preserving archaeological material? This Science Week, come to the Museum and meet with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) and learn about the role of bogs in Ireland. 
Archeological finds from the wet bogs of Ireland have shared and given us a glimpse into Ireland&#x27;s past. Have you ever wondered how do bogs preserve items for thousands of years? On Saturday 18th November join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology for a family workshop tracing the formation of Ireland&#x27;s wet and wild bogs over the past 10,000 years by making a &#x27;Bog in a &#x27;Bottle&#x27; and discovering the hidden preservation powers of bogs.Take a look at some replica objects from the Museum&#x27;s handling collection and discover more about the archaeological artefacts found in bogs in Ireland. 

Booking required. Event taking place in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. This event is not wheelchair accessible. For families with children aged 7-12. 

Throughout the day, four, 45-minute workshops will take place. Places are limited and bookings are via Eventbrite.

<ul><li>10:30am
</li><li>12pm
</li><li>2pm
</li><li>3:30pm 
</li></ul>Please Note:

<ul><li>Children must be supervised at all times of the workshop by an adult in loco parentis. One adult must be present for one child or family group.

</li><li>When a booking is being made, the child/children and adult/s attending must all be booked in. 

</li><li>By booking a ticket to this event, you are agreeing that the child/children attending are between the ages of 7-12 and will be supervised by an adult in loco parentis. Any child/children attending without an accompanying adult in loco parentis will not be able to take part.

</li><li>Places are limited, and if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place to allow another person to attend in their place.

</li><li>W﻿e ask all attendees to arrive at the Learning Resource Room and register 15 minutes prior to the start of the workshop to allow the workshop to start promptly. If you do not register on time, your place will be offered to another person.</li></ul>

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