The Keepsake Roadshow
15 August, 3pm - 5pm
16 August, 3pm - 5pm
17 August, 3pm - 5pm
18 August, 3pm - 5pm
19 August, 3pm - 5pm
20 August, 3pm - 5pm
21 August, 3pm - 5pm
22 August, 10am - 5pm
23 August, 3pm - 5pm
- The School House & Knox Hall ,
- Monkstown , Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
- A94 HH97
- Co. Dublin – Dublin City
Explore Special Exhibitions from the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann in The Schoolhouse, Monkstown, Co Dublin.
EXHIBITION OF KEEPSAKES
Dates: August 15th to 22nd
Time: 10pm to 5pm
SPECIAL DAY EVENT -BRING YOUR OWN KEEPSAKE
Date: August 22nd
Time: 10am to 5pm
From teddy bears, dolls, medals, and books to dolls’ houses and action figures, discover the treasured keepsakes that hold special memories and tell the stories of our lives. Our team of experts will look at your keepsake and chat about its history and preservation.
The Keepsake Roadshow Exhibitions, interactions and entertainments, at The Schoolhouse and Knox Hall, Monkstown.
Explore fascinating childhood keepsakes, and the stories behind them in The Keepsake Roadshow Talks. Join our experts and guests as they share their favourite keepsakes and discuss why these treasured objects are important in preserving our personal and collective history in Ireland.
Bring Your Own Keepsakes
Bring along a cherished childhood object and share its story with our team. Help us record memories and celebrate the objects that connect us to our past.
Share your memories. Celebrate your stories. Preserve the past, look to the future. Heritage at Risk’ Heritage Week 2026 from the Heritage Council, encourages us to explore the built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered, for us to reimagine and revive these sites, artefacts and practices.
Free entry, all are welcome.
Learn more at museumofchildhood.ie/heritage-week-2026.
This event is for everyone.
Further Information
The Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann