The Ark
Category: Families, Kids, Culture, Entertainment
Type: Playgrounds/Play Centres, General Attractions, Music & Theatre
11a Eustace Street
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 670 7788
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Introduces children to the joy, wonder and creativity of the arts
The Ark
Georgina Campbell
The Ark introduces children to the joy, wonder and creativity of the arts, and plays a vital role in raising the standard of culture for children.
The Ark was founded on the principle that children, as citizens, have the same cultural rights as adults and they have won widespread respect for commissioning, producing and programming high-quality artistic work for children. Here, in a unique building designed specifically for them, children aged two to 12 explore everything from theatre, music and literature to painting, film, dance and more. They discover what it means to be an artist, from respected professional artists.
The Ark was founded on the principle that children, as citizens, have the same cultural rights as adults and they have won widespread respect for commissioning, producing and programming high-quality artistic work for children. Here, in a unique building designed specifically for them, children aged two to 12 explore everything from theatre, music and literature to painting, film, dance and more. They discover what it means to be an artist, from respected professional artists.
Opening Time:
The Ark box office is open Monday-Friday from 10am-4:30pm, and one hour before performances and workshops on weekends and in the evening. Bookings can be made online too
Admission Charge:
Depends on event
Directions
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