Situated in a former military barracks, from 2007 this museum has included a major permanent exhibition dealing with Ireland’s military heritage. While other areas of the museum deal with the military history of Ireland until 1600, this exhibition traces military history in Ireland, and uses origianl artefacts, letters, replicas and interactives to show how soldiering and war affected the lives of Irish people Three main themes are explained through the eyes of the average Irish soldier and civilian caught up in war and conflict here in Ireland: Irish soldiers at home; Irish soldiers abroad; and Irish soldiers in the 20th century. The exhibition also looks at the economic and social aspects of war: why soldiers jopin armies; women and families at war; and soldiers' experience of war and conflict.
The extensive collection of military artefacts, loand and recent donations have been sourced from museums all over the world. It is on permanent display over eight galleries, covering 1,700 sq m in Collins Barracks.
National Museum of Ireland ,
Collins Barracks
Benburb Street ,
Dublin 7.
Opening Times
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 2pm - 5pm
Closed Mondays, Christmas Day and Good Friday