Public Tours of Collins Barracks

Public Tours of Collins Barracks

What to expect

Please be advised that due to Industrial Action, public tours and events may be cancelled. Please check this webpage for more updates on cancellations.

This November, 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, 7th November 2026
14:00 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks This Public Tour is cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.
15:30 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks This Public Tour is cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.

Sunday 8th November 2026
14:00 An Introduction to Collins Barracks, featuring Harry Clarke This Public Tour is cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.
15:30 Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland This Public Tour is cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.

Saturday 14th November 2026 - Armistice Day Commemoration
14:00 Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One
15:30 Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Sunday 15th November 2026 - Armistice Day Commemoration
14:00 Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One
15:30 1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict

Saturday, 21st November 2026 - Trans Day of Rememberance
14:00 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks

For more infomation about events taking place in commemoration of Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance, please see the following link: Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance at Collins Barracks

Sunday 22nd November 2026
14:00 From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks
15:30 Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Saturday, 28th November 2026 - 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence
14:00 Slow-Looking Tour: Six Dresses: Representations of Women in (a) Changing Ireland
For more information about slow looking tours, please see here.
15:30 Six Dresses: Representations of Women in (a) Changing Ireland

For more information on this tour, please see the following link: Six Dresses: Representations of Women in (a) Changing Ireland

Sunday 29th November 2026 - Christmas Family Open Day
14:00 Eat, Drink and Be Merry! The History of Food and Drink in Ireland
15:30 Eat, Drink and Be Merry! The History of Food and Drink in Ireland

For more information on our tour offerings, contact [email protected] or call 01 648 6453.

Event type

Walking Tours

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

November 2026

  • Sat 7 · 2pm
  • Sun 8 · 2pm
  • Sat 14 · 2pm
  • Sun 15 · 2pm
  • Sat 21 · 2pm
  • Sun 22 · 2pm
  • Sat 28 · 2pm
  • Sun 29 · 2pm

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