Join other mums, dads and grandparents and their pre-school kids (under 6 years) for a fun-filled series of short multi-sensory hands-on activities.
Kids & families
Chester Beatty aims to inspire families to explore, enjoy and experience fun and play throughout the year. Families and children can avail of free programmes and activities specially prepared for our permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Tiny Fingers Little Toes

Silk Worm Families
Our much-loved Silk Worm Club has been re-branded as Silk Worm Families and is now a family programme for kids and their parents/guardians.
This dynamic programme will give families the chance to explore Chester Beatty’s collection. Listen to a story, search for treasures or create your own original artwork. Silk Worm Families does not require booking, however places are limited.

Family Drop-In Events
New drop-in activities for all ages are on offer, exploring the Chester Beatty collections through art-making, gallery activities, and story time.
These events are free of charge and suitable for children of all ages and their parents or guardians. Materials provided. Free no booking required.

Bilingual Storytelling
Do you speak more than one language or are you interested in learning a new one? Then these bilingual storytelling events are for you.
Suitable for pre-school children and their parents or guardians. Free, no booking required. In association with Mother Tongues Ireland.

Kids and Families Activity Packs
- Colouring Book
Arts of the Book
Ages 3+ - East Asian Collection
Arts of the Book
Ages 5+ - East Asian Collection
Arts of the Book
Ages 8+ - Islamic Collection
Arts of the Book
Ages 5+ - Islamic Collection
Arts of the Book
Ages 8+ - Western Collection
Arts of the Book
Ages 8+ - Colouring Book
Sacred Traditions
Ages 3+ - Eastern Religions
Sacred Traditions
Ages 5+ - Eastern Religions
Sacred Traditions
Ages 8+ - Islamic Collection
Sacred Traditions
Ages 5+ - Islamic Collection
Sacred Traditions
Ages 8+ - Western Collection
Sacred Traditions
Ages 5+