Please be advised that due to Industrial Action, public tours and events may be cancelled. Please check this webpage for more updates on cancellations.
Join this tour to learn about the history of art from the Museum's archaeology collection.
On this tour, learn about the development of art in Ireland from the Stone Age to Early Medieval Ireland. See megalithic art from the Stone Age on the replica passage tomb, discover the techniques in gold of Bronze Age metalworkers on the lunulae and sun discs, learn about the influence of the Iron Age art style, La Tène, and its impact into Early Medieval Ireland on objects including the Ardagh Chalice and the 'Tara' Brooch.
No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.
Dates and Times of Tour
Friday 23rd October
12:30 This Public Tour is cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.
HALLOWEEN MID-TERM: Saturday 31st October
12:00 This Public Tour is cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.
Date: Tue 13 Oct – Thu 31 Dec
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Date: Tue 13 Oct – Thu 31 Dec
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Location: National Gallery of Ireland (meeting point outside gates), Dublin
Date: Thu 5 Nov – Sat 7 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland (meet outside gate), Dublin
Date: Thu 5 Nov – Thu 31 Dec
Location: Corner of Essex St W & Fishamble St, Dublin
Date: Thu 5 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Sat 7 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Sat 7 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Sun 8 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Sun 8 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Tue 10 Nov
Location: National Library of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Thu 12 Nov
Location: National Library of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Fri 13 Nov
Location: 82 Merrion Square S, Dublin
Date: Thu 19 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Fri 20 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Sun 22 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Date: Sun 22 Nov
Location: Pret A Manger, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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Date: Sun 14 Feb 2027
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Date: Sat 12 Sep – Sat 19 Dec
Location: Dandelion 16 Main Street, Howth
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Location: Dandelion 16, Main St Howth
