Address

The Registry, McKee Barracks, Dublin 7.

Phone

353-(0)1-677 7853

Email

secretary@militaryheritage.ie

Organizer

National Museum
National Museum
Phone
01 6777444
Email
info@museum.ie
Website
http://www.museum.ie

This former military barracks is home to two fascinating and completely diverse collections. Decorative arts encompasses silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing, jewellery and coins while the military history collection tells of Ireland's military and revolutionary past. Admission is free.

Location
Collins Barracks (National Museum)
Collins Barracks (National Museum)
Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin
Opening Hour Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday and Monday 1pm - 5pm, Christmas Eve 10am - 12pm
Website https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/home
Phone +353 1 6777444

The National Museum of Ireland (Irish: Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann) is Ireland's leading museum institution, with a strong emphasis on national and some international archaeology, Irish history, Irish art, culture, and natural history.

Date
06 - 20 Sep 2026
Time
2:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tour: Éire to EU

Tour: Éire to EU: European Connections through the Museum’s Collections Guided Tours.

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks.

Tour Dates
  • Sunday, 6 September – 14:00 and 15:30
  • Saturday, 12 September – 14:00 and 15:30
  • Sunday, 13 September – 14:00 and 15:30
  • Saturday, 19 September – 14:00 and 15:30
  • Sunday, 20 September – 14:00 and 15:30

Tours last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Admission is free and booking for the weekend tours is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis