Changing Ireland Guided Tours

Changing Ireland Guided Tours

What to expect

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

  • On our 'From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland' tour, explore key moments in Ireland’s political and social history, from early 20th-century rebellion and partition, to the emergence of a more open society in the 21st century.
  • In 'Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity', gain insight in to how Irish identity has developed since 1900 - through language, culture, sport, and religion, and how it continues to evolve today.
  • Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland explores us how objects can tell us about ourselves and our history, and how movement – both in and out of Ireland – has shaped the country’s identity and everyday life.

Who Is This Event For?

  • Adults & families
  • Museum visitors wanting to explore 20th & 21st Century Museum collections and connect with history

Children must be fully supervised by a parent or responsible adult.

Dates & Times

Sunday, 19th July 2026
14:00 From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30 Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity

Sunday, 26th July 2026
14:00 From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30 Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland

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

  • Free admission
  • No booking required
  • Places allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis

Related Experiences

  • Listen to these tours as audio guides here.
  • For more information about the Changing Ireland galleries, click the following link: Changing Ireland Galleries
  • For more information about Museum Slow looking tours, please see here.

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

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