Discover the history of the Asgard sailing yacht with expert guide and historian, Dr Declan Brady, 112 years on from the historic Howth gunrunning of 1914.

From her building in 1905 by Colin Archer, the celebrated Norwegian naval architect, to her pivotal role in the 1914 Howth gunrunning and her later use as Ireland’s first national sail-training vessel, the yacht has had many incarnations. Since August 2012 the Asgard has been on display in Collins Barracks. She stands as a monument to the skill of both the original builders and the conservation team, as well as a reminder of the turbulent events of 1914. The tour will be followed by complimentary tea and coffee in the Museum.

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Culture Club is a series of hosted talks, tours and activities that introduce and encourage people to connect with the cultural spaces of the city. This event is part of a series of Culture Club tours and talk held throughout 2026, as a collaboration between the National Museum of Ireland and the Dublin City Council Cultural Company.

The tour is accessible via lift and stools can be provided if required. If you have any accessibility requests or any other questions please contact  cultureclub@dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie.