The National Museum of Ireland is delighted to announce regular tours & events interpreted in Irish Sign Language (ISL), creating a more inclusive and accessible experience for our Deaf and hard of hearing visitors. These guided tours invite everyone to connect more deeply with our exhibitions and stories.
Check back here regularly for details of our upcoming tours with Irish Sign Language Interpretation.
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Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 15:30 | All Ages | Free Admission | Booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Journey back in time and marvel at the innovation and endurance of our rural ancestors through the Irish Folklife Collection. Then discover more about the life of the Fitzgerald family and the history and architectural style of Turlough Park House and Gardens. Booking required
Sunday, 27 September 2026 | 15:30 | All Ages | Free Admission
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Explore the Changing Ireland galleries and discover how life on the island has evolved over the past 120 years. Through key objects, this tour traces Ireland’s journey from revolution and independence, through the establishment of the state and the Troubles, to the social changes that have shaped Ireland in the 21st century.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 11:00- 13:00| Families | Free Admission
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Join a drop-in family event with Irish Sign Language (ISL) over the School Holidays to learn more about predators, prey and food chains.
- Learn about food chains by playing a simple game.
- Touch and inspect up close the handling collections of real and replica feathers and bones.
- Have a chat with a Museum Educator and don't forget to ask them your curious questions.
- Choose your favourite animal on display in a short self-guided creative activity sheet.
Sunday, 13 December 2026 | 15:30 | All Ages | Free Admission
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Discover the history of Collins Barracks, from its origins as Royal Barracks in 1706 to its life as a military base and its transformation into a museum. This interactive tour explores the daily lives of soldiers, how they lived, trained, and went to war, while also introducing some of the Museum’s most fascinating artefacts and how they help us understand the past.
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