
Pangur Bán, KCM’s clever cat mascot, leads the youngsters on a journey of discovery
An interactive trail snakes through the Main Gallery and Tom Crean Room that is specifically designed to engage our younger visitors. Kids are encouraged to locate Pangur Bán’s ‘Discover More’ displays and in the process they will:
• Discover a Stone Age survival kit
• Find out about Ireland’s animals
• Solve an archaeology puzzle
• Lose themselves in Celtic myths
• Explore St Brendan’s travels
Learn to play Viking chess

Play like a Viking – Take a seat and have a go at Hnefatafl (pronounced ‘naffle-taffle’) the Vikings’ favourite board game. The rules are like a cross between chess and draughts and are easy to learn.
Location:
Main Gallery and Tom Crean Room
Normal visit duration:
40 minutes
Age suitability:
5 to 12 years
Activity based group visits for:
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Scout and Guide Patrols








Find the ‘Discover More’ displays dotted along Pangur Bán’s trail and learn cool stuff.

Chill out on a beanbag with a good book.

Plot St Brendan’s epic ocean voyages.
