Today: moderate drizzle · 14°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
The Model is a contemporary arts centre located in Sligo town, housed in a historic former school building. It features multiple galleries showcasing modern and contemporary art, a cinema screening independent films, and a café serving locally sourced food.
For families, The Model offers regular art workshops for children and families, often linked to current exhibitions. The centre also hosts family-friendly events, storytelling sessions, and creative drop-in activities during school holidays. The building is fully accessible with baby-changing facilities available.
Practical tips: Entry to the galleries is free (donations welcome). The café is child-friendly with high chairs and a children's menu. The cinema occasionally screens family films. Street parking nearby.
What parents should know
The Model is a contemporary arts centre located in Sligo town, housed in a historic former school building.
Value
Free gallery entry makes it budget-friendly
Gallery entry is free, though donations are welcome. Perfect for a low-cost cultural outing with children.
Baby
Baby-changing facilities available
The centre has baby-changing facilities, making it practical for parents with babies and toddlers.
Food & drink
Café has high chairs and children's menu
The café is child-friendly with high chairs and a dedicated children's menu, plus locally sourced food options.
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