John Hunt Collector & Archaeologist workshop delivered through zoom


Location: Zoom
Suitability: 3rd & 4th class
Duration: 30 minutes

Cost : Free

To Book contact the education team at

education@huntmuseum.com or call 061 490089

The Hunt Museum Collection speaks to John Hunt`s curiosity about the world he lived in, ancient cultures, archaeology, art and fine craftsmanship. 

In this live, online, taster workshop learners will virtually access the world of John Hunt through archival photographs, Collection images and short animations and a live discussion with a member of staff from the Hunt Museum. They will develop a broad understanding of the types of objects he collected, where he sourced them, as well as the impact he made in the field of Irish archaeology while living in Lough Gur. 

 

Curricular Links
History: Working as a historian; Stories from the lives of people in the past 
Science: Working Scientifically; Materials 
Geography: A sense of place and space; Maps, globes & geographical skills; Human Environments

Virtual Museums Workshop

Discover art and objects in our new Virtual Museum Workshops for schools. Participants explore and interact with virtual galleries filled with 3D objects and images from the Hunt Museum. Participants practice analytic, creative and digital skills while they work together to create their own virtual exhibition and discover the role of the museum to educate and inspire.

This workshop takes place on the free online platform Mozilla Hubs and requires no software downloads or sign up. To participate you’ll need a device (mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop PC) and a strong WIFI connection.

This workshop links to our layout and design online resource as it demonstrates new initiatives to make collections accessible whilst also providing new means of experiencing art. Students will have the opportunity to ask discuss and ask questions about topics related to todays world section of the leaving certificate art syllabus.

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This workshop includes a Q & A session with a member of staff from the Hunt Museum

Cost : 35 euro

 

For further information, and to book a Virtual Museum Workshop for your school or group, please contact: educationoffice@huntmuseum.com

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