Changing Ireland Tours at Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
Free guided tours exploring political, social and cultural objects from the Museum’s 20th and 21st Century collections. No booking required.
Event Summary
Weekend guided tours at Collins Barracks are free for visitors at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Visitors will explore the new Changing Ireland Galleries and encounter the everyday or extraordinary objects that witnessed or contributed to the transformation of Ireland over the last 150 years. These tours are suitable for children but children must be supervised at all times.
What You’ll Experience
Who Is This Event For?
Children must be fully supervised by a parent or responsible adult.
Dates & Times
Saturday, 29th August 2026
15:30 Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity
Sunday, 30th August 2026
14:00 From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30 Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland
Saturday, 26th September 2026
14:00 Slow-Looking Tour - Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland
For more information about slow looking tours, please see here.
15:30 Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland
Sunday, 27th September 2026
14:00 From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30 Irish Sign-Language Interpreted - From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
For more information about Irish Sign Language Interpreted tours of Collins Barracks, please see here.
Tours last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Tours are first‑come, first‑served based on capacity
Location
Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland
Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07 XKV4
Accessibility Information
This event is wheelchair accessible.
Booking Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking is required
How long does the event last?
45 minutes - 1 hour
Is the event suitable for children?
Yes, but children must be supervised at all times.
Where do I go when I arrive?
Reception at Collins Barracks
This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.
Date: Sun 6 Sep + 4 more
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Sat 5 Sep & Fri 18 Sep
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Sat 29 Aug – Sun 30 Aug
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Fri 28 Aug
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Sat 29 Aug & Sat 26 Sep
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Wed 1 Apr – Wed 30 Sep
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Date: Sat 29 Aug & Sat 5 Sep
Location: Garden of Remembrance, Dublin City
