Déardaoin Rúnda: Nights at the Museum
15th August – 26th September
Explore the museum after hours and join us for various live events throughout August and September.
Our events feature a diverse range of live music, engaging lectures, and captivating performances, while indulging in our special gourmet evening menu.
Open Thursday evenings 5pm until 9pm. Last entry at 8pm.
Free Admission.
The Hunt Café, Evening Menu
Games Night: Thursday 15th August
Thursday, join us for Games Night in the Captains’ Room! Enjoy giant versions of Monopoly, Twister, Snakes & Ladders, and a variety of other board games
Sonic Stories: 22nd August
Join Vlad Smishkewych and Yonit Kosovske for an enchanting musical journey spanning five centuries. This concert features a rich tapestry of voice, harpsichord, hurdy-gurdy, and lyre, showcasing treasures from 12th-century intercultural troubadour songs to 17th-century solo harpsichord toccatas and suites. Experience the vibrant songs and dances from across Europe, including Portugal, Spain, France, England, Germany, and Denmark, as well as Sephardic music from Turkey and Bulgaria. The program includes works by Dowland, Ventadorn, Bataille, Pachelbel, Weckmann, Froberger, Buxtehude, and more.
The Quarter Dozen: 29th August
The Quarter Dozen, an instrumental trio from Limerick, masterfully blends traditional, classical, jazz, and Latin influences into their original compositions. Featuring piano, drums, and woodwind, they craft a dynamic and immersive soundscape that bridges diverse musical worlds. Their performances are rich in rhythm, melody, and innovation, offering a captivating journey across genres and cultures.
KRB 11-07-2024 Creepy Crawlies: Love/Hate, The opening official of a new exhibition at The Hunt Museum in Limerick by Diarmuid Gavin and Éanna Ní Lamhna ... Pictured at the event: -Photography by: Kieran Ryan-Benson
Gramophone Social: 5th September
Step back in time to the 1920s with Gramophone Social and enjoy an evening filled with Ragtime and Jazz. Vintage enthusiast Trevor Gyves has meticulously curated a selection of music from his collection of bakelite records, spanning from the 1900s to the 1950s. Using two antique, hand-cranked gramophones and vintage microphones, this event offers a unique and nostalgic enhancement to your night at the museum.
Vintage attire is optional!
King's Island Story Telling: 12th September
Join us on September 12th, 2024, for King’s Island Storytelling. Immerse yourself in a captivating evening of tales with the local storytellers of King’s Island. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling in a beautiful, historic setting.
Tiny Teacups Theatre Co. Lecture: 19th September
Animals in Art
From the dawn of time, animals have been a profound source of inspiration for artists. From ancient cave dwellings to contemporary masterpieces, the allure of wild creatures and beloved pets has continually captivated creative minds. This multimedia art talk delves into the rich tapestry of animal representation in art, featuring the enchanting illustrations and life of Beatrix Potter, the intense portraits by Lucian Freud, the charming works of Mildred Ann Butler, and the bold expressions of Picasso, Matisse, Jack B. Yeats, Dorothea Tanning, and many more. Join us for a visually stunning celebration of animals in art, spanning centuries and styles.
Kaito Rodrigues and Friends: 26th September
This string trio presents chamber groups from around the world. The culture of getting together with friends to play music and have fun is a worldwide activity. With music for dance, sing or just to be appreciated by itself we’re going through a journey from europe to latin america showing the musician life outside of the big halls and theatre.
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