Pearse Museum facts for kids
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| Former name | The Hermitage, St. Enda's School |
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| Established | 1979 |
| Location | St. Enda's Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland |
| Type | Biographical museum |
| Owner | Office of Public Works |
| Public transit access | Grange Road (Hermitage Avenue) bus stop (Dublin Bus route 16) |
| Nearest parking | On-site |
The Pearse Museum (which in Irish is called Músaem na bPiarsach) is a special place in Dublin, Ireland. It remembers Patrick Pearse and his brother, William. Patrick Pearse was a teacher and a leader who strongly believed in Ireland's independence. He was involved in a major historical event called the 1916 Rising.
The museum is located in St. Enda's Park in Rathfarnham, a suburb on the south side of Dublin. This building used to be an Irish-speaking school called St. Enda's School.
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Who Were the Pearse Brothers?
Patrick Pearse was born in 1879 and became a very important figure in Irish history. He was passionate about education and the Irish language. His brother, William Pearse, was also a talented artist, especially known for his sculptures.
From School to Museum
Patrick Pearse first opened St. Enda's School in Ranelagh on September 8, 1908. The school later moved to this larger house in Rathfarnham in 1910. It was a unique school that focused on Irish culture and language.
After Patrick Pearse's role in the 1916 Rising, the school faced difficulties. It eventually closed in 1935. Many years later, in 1968, Patrick's sister, Margaret Mary Pearse, passed away. She left the school building and its grounds to the Irish state. In 1979, the building became a museum dedicated to the Pearse brothers.
What Can You See Inside?
The Pearse Museum has recreated many of the original rooms from when it was a school and the Pearse family home. You can see Patrick Pearse's study, where he worked and wrote. There is also the family sitting room, which shows how they lived.
The museum also features the school's art gallery and the school museum. You can even see one of the old dormitories where students slept. A special gallery is dedicated to the sculptures created by William Pearse.
Exploring St. Enda's Park
Behind the main school building, in the courtyard, there is a nature study room. Here, you can learn about different Irish plants and animals. The museum itself is an old house, built after 1786. It sits within a beautiful parkland. From 1840 to 1857, a famous lawyer and judge named Richard Moore lived here.
Plan Your Visit
The Pearse Museum was closed for some updates in May 2006 and reopened on November 28, 2008. It is open every day of the week. The best part is that admission to the museum is completely free!
Gallery
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General view of the museum in the park
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The western side of the Pearse Museum building
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The formal garden at the Pearse Museum, with a yew hedge
