The Ark

The Ark is a cultural centre created specifically for children, located in Temple Bar, County Dublin. It runs theatre, music, visual art and workshops designed for young audiences, with programmes pitched at different age groups.

Events are usually ticketed and scheduled rather than drop-in, so checking what is on and booking ahead matters. For families spending a day in Dublin’s cultural quarter, it offers something aimed squarely at children rather than adapted for them, and its central location sits within walking distance of the quays and Grafton Street.