Experience Ireland

Experience the Emerald Isle at MIM! Learn about the beautiful culture of Ireland through its rich and captivating musical traditions. Free with museum admission. All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise. Craft: Spoons 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Make your own music with spoons, a popular instrument within Irish music. Instrument Spotlight: Concertina 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Create a fun atmosphere by trying out a concertina while you visit the museum. Photo Booth 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media. Curator Talk: The Influence of Irish Music 10:30–11:00 a.m. Explore with Matthew Zeller, MIM’s curator for Europe, the enormous influence of Irish music and musical instruments on music around the world—including classical composers such as Frédéric Chopin and popular artists such as the Snake Charmer and Dropkick Murphys. Performance: Scott Jeffers 11:15 a.m.–noon Enjoy a captivating Celtic performance by soloist Scott Jeffers! Pop-Up Performance: Heart Strings 12:15–12:30 p.m. Listen to Irish folk tales as told by Celtic storyteller Chrissy Dart and harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer. Performance: Stilicho 1:00–1:45 p.m. Join us for a performance by Irish folk band Stilicho and be transported to the rolling hills of Ireland. Performance: Bracken School of Irish Dance 2:30–3:00 p.m. Step and clap along to a lively performance from the Bracken School of Irish Dance! Workshop: Irish Step Dancing 3:30–4:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to learn Irish step dance moves in this workshop. Weekend Extras Available for Purchase Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world. Shop the Museum Store The Museum Store will feature Irish instruments (such as bodhráns and tin whistles) and a lively assortment of books and CDs. Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.