SHARE THE MAGIC OF EPIC WITH YOUR CLASS WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Now you can introduce your students to the richness and diversity of the stories featured in our museum, no matter where you are.
At EPIC we want to share the story of Ireland and Irish emigration with as many people as possible, so we have created a range of virtual educational experiences, from our downloadable EPIC Explorers History-at-Home Packs to online workshops/lectures and informative videos that you can share with your class.
History-at-home Series
The ‘Irish in Science’ Pack
Did you know that the Irish contribution to science can be traced back thousands of years? Download our latest History-at-Home Pack and find out how our achievements in science have helped shape the world today. Perhaps you will one day become a Nobel prize-winner like Jocelyn Bell Burnell!
Easter Rising Pack
Along with the traditional celebrations that take place in Ireland around Easter time, it is also a very important time to remember Irish history. This is because on Easter Monday in 1916, an event happened in Ireland known today as the ‘Easter Rising’.
The Genealogy Pack
Discover the fascinating world of genealogy, its history & how it’s used today. Discover how your budding genealogy detectives can put together your family tree with the help of the family. Includes puzzles, quizzes & games for children 8+.
The Great Famine Pack
Discover the conditions and circumstances that led to The Great Famine of 1845 – 1852, and caused the death of 1 million people and another 1.5 million to leave Ireland. Includes puzzles, quizzes and games for children 8+.
Explorers Pack
Unearth the world of Irish Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, concoct your own Arctic snowstorm and uncover the Irishwoman who became Britain’s first female commercial pilot. Includes puzzles, quizzes and games for children 8+.
Computer Scientists Pack
Discover the awe-inspiring history of computer science, meet Irish computer programmer Kay McNulty and learn how to ‘speak computer’ using your favourite emojis! Includes puzzles, quizzes and games for children 8+.
St Brigid’s Day Pack
Discover the history of St. Brigid, and how the arrival of Spring heralded new beginnings for the Celts. Learn all about the traditions enjoyed on the day through word searches, trivia quizzes and activities and such as making your own Brigid’s Cross.
Halloween Pack
Discover how Halloween was shaped through Irish Emigration with fun quizzes, puzzles, games and more in our latest History-at-Home pack! Discover Halloween’s roots in Ireland’s ancient Celtic Festival, Samhain, and learn about the Irish folktale of Stingy Jack.
Christmas Activity Pack
Discover the history of Christmas, from the ancient festivals of the Celts and the Romans, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, to the festivities we all enjoy today Learn about the Christmas traditions enjoyed here in Ireland and in other countries.
EPIC Characters in 30 seconds
Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Shackleton made three expeditions to Antarctica where he climbed an active volcano and survived the sinking of his ship.
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Mother Jones
“Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living” – Mother Jones was a fearless fighter who campaigned tirelessly for worker’s rights.
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Typhoid Mary
Mary Mallon was one of history’s most famous infectious disease carriers and spent 26 years in forced isolation.
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Some of our favourite videos
Who’s your Herstory Heroine?
What Irish women do you think have blazed a trail across the world? Who has broken conventions and pushed the boundaries for women to excel and advance in various fields? Who would you choose?
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Do you think there should be more statues of women?
Only seven out of 200 public artworks in Dublin city are dedicated to Irish women. To help right this wrong, we placed an empty plinth in the middle of O’Connell Street, and asked the public what women they feel deserve to recognised.
Watch the video here
How to make green slime
There’s a slime and a place for getting messy! Watch our seriously slimy science lab video and learn how to your very own green slime. St. Patrick may have kicked out the snakes but we can definitely bring back some of the slime!
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Tiny Tots Space Adventure
Suitable for ages 4 – 6 years old, join us for a journey of galactic proportions in this engaging storytelling session. Design your space suit, choose your vehicle, visit the International Space Station and the moon, and help your team discover a brand new star, all before home time!
Watch the video here
EPIC Explorers Space Camp
Do you have what it takes to be the next astronaut in the making? Welcome cadets to EPIC Space Camp! Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years old, discover all about how Irish people have shaped space science through a series of engaging tasks.
Watch the video here