Open 10:30–5:00, Tuesday – Saturday

01November Wednesday
Adult,Morning Event,Talks

‘A History of Drogheda’ -A Five Week Wednesday Course with Brendan Matthews

Time: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 November 1, 2023 - November 29, 2023
This November, banish the dark winter thoughts and join us on Wednesday mornings for tea, coffee, and connection for a spectacular five-week course presented by Community Historian and Historical Researcher, Brendan Matthew, looking at the history of Drogheda.   In the relaxed atmosphere using primary source material including maps, documents, artefacts, etc. this course will […]
25October Wednesday
Adult,Evening Event,Talks

Jennifer Higgie – The Other Side – Winter Brights – Ideas & Influence

Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / €6, Booking required
Jennifer Higgie The Other Side: A discussion about women, art and the spirit world Winter Brights – Ideas & Influence/Lecture 2 – Wednesday 25th October 7pm Tea, Coffee, Prosecco Reception 7.45pm – Lecture, 8.30 Q + A After Hours at the Museum   Join us this October and November to hear some of the most […]
19October Thursday
Adult,Evening Event,Talks

Róisín Kennedy Art & the Nation State – Winter Brights – Ideas & Influence

Time: Thursday, October 19, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / €6, Booking required
Róisín Kennedy – Art and the Nation State – The Reception of Modern Art in Ireland Winter Brights – Ideas & Influence/Lecture 1 Thursday 19th October 7pm Tea, Coffee, Prosecco Reception 7.45pm Lecture, 8.30pm Q + A After Hours at the Museum   Join us this October and November to hear some of the most […]
17October Tuesday
Families & Children,Morning Event,Workshop

Parent & Toddler Gallery Workshop – connect & explore informally

Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm / €5, Booking required
Tuesday 17th October 11-12.30pm   Artists Caoimhe and Jenny will take you and your little one on an immersive underwater creative journey in response to Martina O’Brien’s solo exhibition midnight zone.   You will explore her work using your senses through print, college, drawing and mixed media while connecting with other families within the exhibition […]
13October Friday
Morning Event,Talks

Alzheimers & Dementia Azure on Place & Time

Time: Friday, October 13, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm / Free, booking required
Join a lively and reflective discussion with artist Claire Halpin, in a participant-centred session, its ambition to create inclusive discussion around artwork.   Using Visual Thinking Strategies, the session is more a discussion where you can offer your opinion in what is going on in the artwork.   No prior knowledge or experience is needed […]
05October Thursday
Afternoon Event,Performance

Drogheda Creative Writers Stands Proud

Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / Free, booking available
Drogheda Creative Writers Stands Proud Join the Drogheda Creative Writers on Thursday 5th October at 12pm as they perform poems in Highlanes Gallery from their worry journals on the stigma of mental illness, the impact on our communities and how words can lift us to stand proud and to check in on someone you care […]
04October Wednesday
Adult,Evening Event,Exhibition,Workshop

Evening Masterclass with artist Niamh McGuinne

Time: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm / €20, Booking required
Evening Workshop with artist Niamh McGuinne In Niamh McGuinne’s practice, multiple motifs are often prevalent in her work and in this practical workshop participants can delve deeper into the thoughts and processes that drive her multi disciplinary practice.   Join Niamh in the lower gallery to explore her major solo exhibition Carapace, looking closely at her work […]
22September Friday
Evening Event,Exhibition,Talks

Cultural Reflections from the Water`s Edge – Culture Night Gallery Talk

Time: Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Free, Booking available
Cultural Reflections from the Water`s Edge Artists & their expressions in the Boyne Valley Culture Night Gallery Talk by Brendan Matthews Friday 22nd 7.30pm free, but booking essential and space limited   We open our Collection exhibition this autumn with some of the gems of the Municipal Art Collection and some contemporary work, and a […]
Evening Event,Exhibition,Performance

Culture Night 2023, Boyne Trad Fest – Traditional Music Recital

Time: Friday, September 22, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm / Free, booking required
Boyne Trad Fest presents a Culture Night performance of the best in contemporary trad within Highlanes Gallery.   Set within Niamh McGuinne’s major solo exhibition, Carapace, we welcome Boyne Tradfest’s Traditional Irish Music Recital with Fergus Mc Gorman (Flute), Ruairí Mc Gorman (Fiddle & Greek Bouzouki) & Patrick O’Loughlin (Button Accordion).   In Carapace, McGuinne brings […]
Evening Event,Supper Club

Tasting Plates – Culture Night Delectables at Five Good Things Cafe, HLG

Time: Friday, September 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm / Booking required, Table for 2 = €30, Table for 4 = €60
Tasting Plates this Culture Night If you’re planning a busy social evening this Culture Night, and need some food fuel, Five Good Things Café have delectable Tasting Plates made by Chef Brendan for you to take a pit-stop and enjoy with a complimentary glass of wine. Served between 6.00pm and 7.15pm, book for your friends/family and […]