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.