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pARTake Art Fair is Coming to The Hunt Museum! Join us on Sunday, Nov 24th, 11am–3pm for a celebration of Irish contemporary art! Meet renowned artists and explore affordable art by acclaimed artists! Tickets €10; Friends FREE! #pARTakeArtFair #HuntMuseum

Don’t miss our Un-BUG-lievable Lunchtime Lecture this Thursday, 7th Nov, 1-2pm! Dr. Elizabeth Gabbett shares insights on insects as bio-indicators of environmental health. Free, booking essential! 🔗 Book Now: huntmuseum.com #huntmuseum #biodiversity #zoology

Monday Musings…🤔 Let’s take a moment to appreciate some Viking craftsmanship! This silver neck-ring dates to between the 10th and 11th century AD. However, it was not just an ornament... Head to our weekly blog to learn more! 👉ow.ly/45Xp50TZiQ0

🎨✨ Don’t miss Ireland's Biggest Art & Vintage Fair! Join us at the National Racecourse on Sat 16th & Sun 17th Nov for a weekend of art, antiques, and vintage finds! €5 entry for the weekend, kids go free!

Celebrate Irish Design Week, Nov 11-15, with unique pieces from the Hunt Museum Gift Shop! Discover handcrafted Irish jewellery, ceramics, textiles, and more—perfect for Christmas! Support local artisans and shop online: shop.huntmuseum.com 🎄🍀 #IrishDesignWeek #ShopLocal

Monday Musings…🤔 Did you know that the Ancient Egyptians wore make-up? Both men and women wore eyeliner known as kohl.💄 This cosmetic jar from Ancient Egypt, dating to between 2040 and 1550 BC, was used to store kohl. Head to our blog to learn more: ow.ly/pg3y50U4iIO

Monday Musings…🤔 Starting to feel a chill in the air? Then this object would help!🥶 This bronze hand warmer dates to the 12th century AD. It was commonly used by priests during Mass. Curious to learn more? Then head to our weekly blog:👉 ow.ly/Ca2V50U91iQ

Monday Musings...🤔 How beautiful is this Chinese bowl? Made from porcelain, this bowl with silver-gilt dates to between the 16th and 17th century AD. Chinese porcelain was highly prized in Europe at this time. Want to learn more? Head to our blog: ow.ly/Mgln50UeK8C

Kwaidan - Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn. Discover 40 stunning prints by Irish & Japanese artists inspired by Hearn’s ghost stories, plus Hunt Collection pieces connecting to his tales. Opens Dec 3 The Hunt Museum. 🎟️ Tickets: huntmuseum.com #Kwaidan #IrishArt #JapaneseArt

Monday Musings…🤔 It’s that time of the year where ice skating rinks are making their appearance again! With that in mind, what do you think of our bone ice skate dating to the 9th - 10th century AD?⛸️ To find out more, head to our weekly blog: ow.ly/rZsp50Uj3zA

Monday Musings...🤔 With the Christmas party season in full swing, let's take a look at this magnificent Medieval drinking horn! Drinking horns were used in communal feasts, but were also used to seal agreements. To learn more, head to our blog! ow.ly/lW4V50UnG8s

Monday Musings...🤔 With the Winter Solstice almost here, let's take a look at this bronze statuette of the Egyptian solar god, Horus. He is depicted here in his typical form of a falcon. Want to learn more? Head to our weekly blog: 👉ow.ly/BCQW50UrZEN

Where’s Your Head At? Portraits & mental health stories. 5th–14th Jan 2025 Tues–Sat: 10am–5pm | Sun: 11am–5pm FREE Admission! The Hunt Museum #FirstFortnight #WheresYourHeadAt

Monday Musings…🤔 The Hunt Museum’s theme for 2025 is “Peace and Harmony”. So, what better object to examine than this 15th century Annunciation canopy featuring the ultimate sign of peace- a dove.🕊️ To find out more, head to our blog: ow.ly/10JW50UJEFj

Monday Musings…🤔 In honour of Chinese New Year this week, let’s take a look at this beautiful jar from China. Dating to the 17th century AD, this jar is made from porcelain and is decorated with figurative scenes. To find out more, head to our blog: ow.ly/i15z50UNM8j

Monday Musings…🤔 Happy St Brigid’s Bank Holiday! In honour of St Brigid, let’s take a look at this beautiful religious object. A painted image of her as an Abbess can be seen on this 15th century crozier. To find out more, head to our blog: ow.ly/QRyr50USrUy

Monday Musings…🤔 Spring is in the air! This beautiful green jug is putting us in mind of all the greenery re-emerging!🌳 Dating to the 16th-17th century, this glass jug was created in Italy during the Renaissance. To learn more, head to our blog: ow.ly/xfEz50V1iIZ

Monday Musings…🤔 This beautiful 17th century object is known as a “tazza”. It comes from the Arabic word “tassah”, meaning cup. The cup and base are made of lapis lazuli, which is a blue-grey and black stone. To learn more, head to our blog: 👇huntmuseum.com/stories/object…

Monday Musings…🤔 Happy St. Patrick’s Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig)!☘️ This 17th century object is known as a pilgrim flask. The central image depicts a bishop and is reminiscent of portrayals of St. Patrick as a bishop. To find out more, head to our blog: ow.ly/XI5i50ViLQX

Monday Musings…🤔 In recognition of Mother’s Day yesterday, let’s examine this carving of a mother and son. From Ancient Egypt, this bone relief carving depicts the goddess Isis holding her son, the god Horus. To find out more, head to our blog:👇 ow.ly/RCAP50VrHbf