Visit The National Museum of Ireland Decorative Arts & History

Home to a wide range of objects

Marvel at the rich diversity of Ireland’s most revealing objects, artefacts, and stories of change at the National Museum at Collins Barracks, where art and design meet history and heritage.

Located in a former military barracks on the banks of Dublin’s River Liffey, the Museum is home to the best of Irish creativity, as well as stories of conflict, peace, and exploration, all set within an evolving political and social context that bridges past and present.

The museum offers a year-round programme of workshops, talks and tours for all ages and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions on historical and contemporary themes.

There is also a gift shop on-site and café due to open summer 2025.

FAMILY FUN-FILLED DAYS
The National Museum of Ireland offers events for families, students and adults. Check the Calendar of Events online for information.

Highlights

Ideal fun filled day out for families
Number of events for families, children, adults hosted in the museum
Special exhibitions throughout the year

Open

Opening Times:

Open Daily Year Round, closed December 25/26 and Good Friday

See website for opening times

Prices

Admission Prices:

FREE Admission

Useful Information

Check out the range of facilities, services, accessibility, and other useful information.

SHOPPING: Museum shops located in Collins Barracks and Kildare Street, offer a wide range of interesting and unique high-quality gifts for the entire family

PARKING: Paid Parking Available on-site

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

On the North Liffey Quays, across the River Liffey from Heuston Station

Public Transport:
Luas (Red): Museum
Dart: Connolly
Bus: See dublinbus.ie

Map Location: 53.348780, -6.287363

Contact National Museum of Ireland– Collins Barracks

Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, Ireland

Eircode: D07 XKV4
T: +353 (0)1 677 7444
W: www.museum.ie

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