Category Archives: Museums

Open Day for Tour Operators – April 10th, 12 to 4pm

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

  OPEN DAY AT TARA’S PALACE MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD AT POWERSCOURT HOUSE ENNISKERRY CO. WICKLOW   Tara’s Palace is having an Open Day on Thursday April the 10th from 12pm till 4pm and we would be delighted if you could … Continue reading →

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New Arrivals at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

We have received a donation of 3 pedal cars from the Toys of Yesterday Collectors Association. The cars were made by Hughie McGrath (now deceased) in his workshop in Monkstown. The pedal cars are made from recycled materials. A mechanic and … Continue reading →

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Harp Recital at Tara’s Palace for Culture Night 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Rachael Duffy will be in the museum this Friday 21st September to play the harp between 11am and 12noon. Here is a link to a photo of her recent performance at the museum. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151163729631294&set=a.10151163729361294.496585.109471921293&type=1&theater Why does the Harp feature so widely … Continue reading →

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CALLING ALL DOLL HOUSE AND MINIATURE ENTHUSIASTS!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

THE GATHERING IRELAND 2013 Next year is the year of the Gathering in Ireland. Whether you’re Irish born, Irish bred or Irish in spirit, get involved and celebrate a year of Irish connections. The Gathering Ireland 2013 is about planning special … Continue reading →

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An Exhibition of Model Cars and Fire Engines at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Our very own volunteer Keith Dungan has given, on loan, his prized collection of model Fire Engines and some model cars including a Ferrari Testa Rossa and an E type Jaguar. The models are of European and American emergency vehicles … Continue reading →

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How Old Is Teddy? Vintage Teddies at Tara’s Palace Museum.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

There are several features that help to determine the age of a vintage teddy: THE MAKER – Often, bears can be attributed to their maker simply by style or look. Premium and highly sought after bears are by makers such as … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Weekend at Tara’s Palace

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Lots of things happening at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood for St. Patrick’s weekend 2012. Home to Ireland’s Largest Period Doll House (Tara’s Palace) and the Smallest Doll in the World, we will have a special quiz testing your knowledge … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood will close today and will reopen on Tuesday 27th December 2011. We would like to wish all our visitors, volunteers and supporters a very Happy Christmas.

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Our Christmas Charity for 2011.

Posted on November 14, 2011 by
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We have a Winner!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

The winner of the Name the Doll Competition is Elizabeth Whiston with her entry of “Gwendolyn”. We picked this name because of its close association with the museum. During the summer of 1907 in Dublin, a little girl called Gwendolyn, … Continue reading →

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