Olmec Man
Were-jaguars and maize gods: representations of the natural world in Olmec greenstone. Learn more about this object
Apollo: God of Arts and Crafts
Explore the social and cultural background of one of the Hunt Museum’s star objects: Apollo as Genius of…
Six Objects to celebrate Limerick Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival 2021
Cette juillet, nous célébrons le 14 juillet et le 330e anniversaire du Vol des oies sauvages. This July,…
Tea with the hare
How does this innocuous little dish link to tea ceremonies, zen and immortality? Explore this question with Hunt…
Thoth – Baboon and Ibis God of the moon
The story of Thoth, Egyptian god of writing, wisdom and magic. Learn more about this object
Understated Elegance in a Coconut Shell
Small yet mighty - read on to find out more about this delicate dish made from the shell…
A Divine Makeover
Learn about the evolution of the goddess Isis - from Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Learn…
Beaufort Tapestry
A tapestry, so what? Find out more about what makes medieval tapestries like this one so special. …
Medieval Irish Drinking Vessels
Learn more about this iconic medieval shape and how it has endured through the GAA. Learn more…
Memento Mori
Alas, Poor Yorick! Reminders of Mortality and Sensory Overload – Skulls and Perfume Learn more about this…
The Angel with the Broken Wing
The Hunt Museum has many angels in its collection. Why is this one so sad? Learn more…
Objects in Focus
Read, watch and listen as staff and volunteers dig deeper into some of our hidden stories, histories and facts.
