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Easter Weekend at Down County Museum

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH
Family exploring restored Gaol cells at Down County Museum

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Join us at Down County Museum on Saturday 19th and Tuesday 22nd for Easter fun and games.

Hunt for Easter Eggs, win sweet treats and enter for a chance to win a £10 gift card for the NearyNógs website: www.nearynogs.com

When the sun shines, play outdoor games in the courtyard of Down County Museum. Try our giant Connect 4, Jenga, chess, draughts and more.

Enjoy our kids' zone in Cathedral View
- Draw or colour what you see, maybe the amazing views, or your favourite object from the museum.Hang your picture in our brand-new kids' art gallery and show it off for everyone to see! We'll post the best ones on social media.
- Dress to impress as a Viking or Victorian in our historical costumes
- You'll find a great collection of kids' books along with beautiful views and a comfy seat in our kids' reading corner.

Check out what's happening on Easter Monday - all this and arts and crafts, music and face painting too.

Come to Down County Museum this Easter! You'd be hopping mad to miss it.

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