Revolution 1916 – The Exhibition At The Ambassador Theatre
Celebrate the Centenary by paying a visit to the must see REVOLUTION 1916 The Original & Authentic Exhibition in the Ambassador Theatre, O’Connell St, Dublin.
The exhibition will feature the largest private collection of 1916 artefacts, with over 500 items on display, on loan from the Irish Volunteers Commemorative Organisation (IVCO). Exhibits will include an original 1916 Proclamation, uniforms from the Irish Volunteers, Cumann na mBan and na Fianna, 1916 weapons including Howth Mausers, German Lugers, Peter the Painter C96 machine pistol as favoured by Patrick Pearse, French Bayonets and even the actual door handle of the G.P.O. from 1916.
The exhibition will use the 1916 Proclamation as its overall theme and will examine the “six times during the past three hundred years they have asserted it in arms” as the lead up to the events of 1916. A series of sets will take the visitor through the main locations of the 1916 Rising including The G.P.O., Moore St, and recreating the 1916 Kilmainham landing and walk to the stonebreakers yard.
The role of The Irish and Fenian Republican Brotherhood since its formation in 1858 to the establishment of Sovereignty 60 years later after the 1918 elections will be presented in the exhibition. The ratification of the 1916 Proclamation by the First Dáil Éireann on 21st January 1919 with the Declaration of Independence will be featured along with the original sovereign seal.
At midday every day a uniformed “Patrick Pearse” will read aloud the 1916 Proclamation outside The Ambassador in what is sure to become an iconic image of the centenary year.
A fitting location for the exhibition, The Ambassador Theatre was formerly the Rotunda Rink and dates back to 1764. It was here on 25th November 1913 that the Irish Volunteers held a mass meeting and many volunteers who took part in the 1916 Rising signed up.
During the 1916 Rising, the Ambassador was the backdrop for the famous image of British Soldiers posing with the captured Irish Republic flag held upside down and inside out. Beside the building is where the captured rebels from the G.P.O. and Four Courts garrisons were held out overnight at the front of the Rotunda.
As well as being thoroughly enjoyable, It has something to offer for everyone and could be the perfect destination for a school tour or a family day out.
Parents, please note: No buggies are allowed inside the exhibition hall. They have a small buggy bay available in the lobby but this does get busy, so there are no guarantees of a place there
Revolution 1916 – The Exhibition Information
Venue:- Ambassador Theatre
Classification:- Family Show / All Ages
Dates:- Opening 27th February 2016 until July
Times:- The Ambassador is open daily from 10am to 7pm
Revolution 1916 is a self-guided exhibition, it includes a short documentary and two levels of exhibits. You walk around at your own pace, it should take approximately an hour but you can stay longer if you wish.
Admission :-
Monday To Friday:
Adults from €15, OAP/Students/Unwaged from €12, Under 16 from €10, Family ticket €42 for 2 adults & 2 kids
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
Adults from €18, OAP/Students/Unwaged from €12, Under 16 from €10, Family ticket €48 for 2 adults & 2 kids
Familyfun Tip :- Book early to avoid disappointment
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The Ambassador Theatre Dublin
The Ambassador Theatre hosts some of the world’s best and most popular travelling exhibitions in close to 3,000 m2 of premium exhibition space. The venue welcomes a continuously changing array of temporary exhibitions exploring themes in popular science, art and history.
Past exhibitions include Bodies The Exhibition, CSI: The Experience, Dinosaur Encounters, Princess Exhibition, Santa’s Playland, and Game On
