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The Three Muses is a learning programme for primary school pupils designed to increase access and enjoyment of the collections of Limerick Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art and The Hunt Museum, with a focus on modern and contemporary art.

Participating schools will be offered the following elements:

Museum workshop (full day)

Groups will have the opportunity to visit either The Hunt Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art or Limerick Museum for a full day of learning and practical art activities.

Workshops generally last between 10 am-1.30 pm with a lunch break in between. Workshops are led by experienced facilitators and draw upon artworks and objects from all three collections.

Pupils will be supported to creatively respond to artworks in the context of the museum and gallery and explore how identities are expressed through art.

Throughout the day there will be opportunities to look and respond to artworks, practice new vocabulary and presentation skills in order to build confidence and a sense of shared ownership of Limerick’s cultural heritage.

There will also be a practical element, with pupils creating their own artworks in response to the collections.

Activity pack and learning resources for teachers and pupils

Teachers can prepare pupils for their upcoming visit by introducing key concepts, vocabulary and themes using a classroom activity pack provided to all participating groups. 

Each pupil will also receive an activity pack and a self-guided workbook to take home with them.

Pupils from schools across Limerick discover three museums through workshops and activities to develop their understanding of art while exploring the theme of identity across the collections.

The programme also includes one-off events such as children-led tours of the collections, training sessions for teachers and a summer showcase.

A booking fee of €3.50 per pupil includes a full day museum workshop and take home educational resources for teachers and pupils.

The Three Muses is supported by Limerick City and County Council and Friends of the Hunt Museum.

Schools can book a place on the programme or find out more by clicking here.

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