Science Week at the Medieval Mile Museum
November 10th, 11th & 13th 2025
This November, the Medieval Mile Museum is bringing Ireland’s ancient ingenuity to life with a week of fascinating workshops for Science Week. Kindly supported by SETU, the South East Technological University and delivered by the School of Irish Archaeology and the McDonald Family of stonemasons, these free events invite both children and adults to explore how early innovation shaped our history, from the first farmers of the Stone Age to the stonemasons who built Kilkenny’s finest landmarks.
Throughout the week, visitors will uncover the creativity and skill that defined our ancestors, discovering the science hidden within age-old crafts.
Monday, November 10th
10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Begin the week with a journey back to the Stone Age and experience life as Ireland’s first farmers. Children will get hands-on with Stone Age pottery making, inspired by Neolithic art and symbols, learning how these early people expressed their connection to nature and community.
The morning continues with a Stone Age axe-making workshop, where participants explore the science behind toolmaking and discover how ingenuity helped our ancestors survive and thrive.
Tuesday, November 11th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
On Tuesday, the focus turns to passage tombs and rock art, a chance to uncover the stories carved into Ireland’s ancient stones. Participants will learn about the famous Knowth kerbstones and the meanings behind Neolithic patterns and spirals.
Children will then create their own clay tablets, decorated with these symbols, to take home as a personal piece of prehistory.
Thursday, November 13th | 6:30 pm
The week concludes with an evening dedicated to the timeless craft of stone masonry. Led by the McDonald family of stonemasons, this session offers a rare insight into the techniques, tools, and traditions that have shaped Ireland’s architecture for centuries.
Through live demonstrations and shared stories, visitors will see how ancient knowledge continues to influence craftsmanship today.
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Join us to celebrate history, creativity, and the science of human imagination.
All Science Week events are free to attend, kindly funded by SETU and supported by:
For more info
Visit: www.medievalmilemuseum.ie
Call: 056 781 7022 | Email: info@medievalmilemuseum.ie