This August, join us at Collins Barracks for a variety of free public tours exploring the Museum's collections!
Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. 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.
Saturday, 1st August 2026
14:00 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
Sunday, 2nd August 2026
14:00 From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks
15:30 1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict
Saturday, 8th August 2026
14:00 A Taste of the Past! The History of Food and Drink
15:30 Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity
Sunday, 9th August 2026
14:00 Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland
15:30 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
Saturday, 15th August 2026 - Heritage Week
14:00 Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland
15:30 Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland
Sunday, 16th August 2026 - Heritage Week
14:00 From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30 From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
Saturday, 22nd August 2026 - Heritage Week
14:00 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
Sunday, 23rd August 2026 - Heritage Week
14:00 From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks
15:30 From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks
For more information about Heritage Week events at Collins Barracks, please see the following link: Heritage Week 2026
Saturday, 29th August 2026
14:00 Slow-Looking Tour: An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
For more information about slow looking tours, please see here.
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
For more information on our tour offerings, contact [email protected] or call 01 648 6453.
This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.
Date: Sat 5 Sep & Fri 18 Sep
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Fri 28 Aug
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Sun 6 Sep + 4 more
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: Sat 29 Aug + 3 more
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Date: Thu 8 Jan – Sat 12 Dec
Location: The James Joyce Centre
Date: Thu 27 Aug + 7 more
Location: Meaghers, O’Connell Bridge
Date: Sat 29 Aug & Sat 5 Sep
Location: Garden of Remembrance, Dublin City
