This April, visit Collins Barracks for a wide range of free public tours exploring the Museum's collections!

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking for the weekend tours is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be supervised at al times while on the premises.

Saturday, 4th April 2026 - Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
14:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30    LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks

Sunday, 5 April 2026 - Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

Monday, 6 April 2026 - Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
14:00    Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum's Collection
15:30    A Taste of the Past! The History of Food and Drink

Saturday, 11 April 2026 
14:00    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
15:30    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Sunday, 12 April 2026 
14:00    From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30    Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity

Saturday, 18 April 2026
14:00    Special Edition Tour: Introduction to Soldiers and Chiefs - The Irish at War at Home and Abroad 
15:30    Special Edition Tour: Introduction to Soldiers and Chiefs - The Irish at War at Home and Abroad 

Sunday, 19 April 2026
14:00    Special Edition Tour: Introduction to Soldiers and Chiefs - The Irish at War at Home and Abroad 
15:30    Special Edition Tour: Introduction to Soldiers and Chiefs - The Irish at War at Home and Abroad 

Saturday 25 April 2026 - 1916 Easter Rising Anniversary Commemoration
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict
15:30    Slow-Looking Tour: Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland
For more information about this Slow Looking tour, please see here.

Sunday 26 April 2026 - 1916 Easter Rising Anniversary Commemoration
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

For more information on our tour offerings, contact bookings@museum.ie or call 01 648 6453.