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Q: How do you get a 🦛 hippo out of a museum?
A: Very, very carefully. 👀
Go behind the scenes with Anna Massignan to see how thousands of specimens were safely moved during the Dead Zoo decant.
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A life‑sized taxidermied hippopotamus, fully wrapped in protective plastic, is suspended by straps and chains as it is lifted through a wide, newly opened section of a brick wall.
February 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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I got a Bachelors in History, and I keep wondering if I should go back for a Masters in History, or an adjacent field like Library Sciences, Archival Studies, or Museumology.
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Art History researcher Foivi Nomikou explores Spanish Lustreware ceramics at the National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks. Her photo essay shows the power of object-focused learning. Read more: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec... #MuseumBlog #NMIBlog #CulturalHeritage #Museumology #Ceramics
Hispano-Moresque lustreware, 19th century (DC:1896.28), National Museum of Ireland
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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🎁 Ever heard someone say, “It’s a shame to tear the packaging”?
We agree! At the National Museum of Ireland, boxes and containers tell stories as fascinating as what’s inside.
Discover more in our latest blog: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec... #NMIBlog #RegistrationCorner #Museumology #MuseumBlog
Collage of vintage boxes and tins containing old items like matches, cigarettes, medicines, and documents.
December 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Museums are powered by people with diverse skills!
From LA fashion shows to museum registration—read this inspiring career story: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec...
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Ryan working in archaeological excavation (left), and in museum stores (right). Image by Aisling Collins and Hannah Preston © National Museum of Ireland
December 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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New Blog Alert!
Connie Bettison from the National Museum of Ireland shares her experience at the National Ploughing Championships with CNCI—highlighting how library services connect Ireland’s heritage with the public #MuseumBlog #NMIBlog #registrationcorner #Museumology
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The Council for National Cultural Institutions (CNCI) stall at the National Ploughing Championships. Image by Connie Bettison © National Museum of Ireland
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Over 9,000 specimens safely tracked & stored as the National Museum of Ireland refurbishes the Dead Zoo. Faith Nolan shares how location control supports conservation, research & exhibitions. #Museumology #RegistrationCorner #NMIBlog #NaturalHistory www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec...
NH:1892.49.1 being photographed as part of the Natural History Decant Project. Research image by Anna Massignan © National Museum of Ireland
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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The whole museum was so well done. I noticed a lot of museumology similarities to Holocaust museums.

(And the music/sports sections upstairs were epic.)

I am very worried about its future under President Anger Yam.
May 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM