The Ballsbridge Beetle
See the "Ballsbridge Beetle" in the metal on the first Saturday of June, July and August at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.
Public Tour - Museum, House and Gardens
Join a Museum guide for an engaging and informative tour of the Museum Galleries, Turlough Park House and Woodland Gardens.
LGBTQIA+ Tours of Collins Barracks
Explore the National Museum through an LGBTQIA+ lens on our brand new tour.
Drop-In: The Saints, Scholars, and Scribes of Ireland! Early Medieval Handling Workshop
Drop into the Kildare Room and find out more about the lives of people in Early Medieval Ireland
Relaxed Drop-In: Knot Again! Manuscript Decorating Workshop
Uncover the secrets of interlace, knotwork and spirals used to decorate early medieval Irish manuscripts and objects
July 'The History of Art in Ireland' Tour
Join this tour to learn about the history of art from the Museum's archaeology collection
Mayo Genealogy Group
Find out how to get started with your family research project at the next meeting of the Mayo Genealogy Group.
National Day of Commemoration Weekend Tours
Join us on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July to mark the National Day of Commemoration.
Pop-Up Handling Table: Manuscript Makers
Museum Educators at our pop-up handling table to find out about the creation of manuscripts in Early Medieval Ireland.
Drop-In: An Etch in Time! Ogham Craft Workshop
Explore ogham script, the earliest form of writing found in Ireland
Museum Knitting and Crochet Circle
A friendly meeting of talented craft workers with a keen interest in all things woolly!
DEMONSTRATION: Boules on the Lawn at Turlough Park House
Watch members of Castlebar Pétanque Club demonstrate this unique game of pétanque (outdoor boules) on the grounds of Turlough Park.
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Upgrading works are being carried out in the Ór exhibition and some areas are currently closed to the public until further notice
The National Museum is delighted to launch its latest programme of guided tours, workshops and resources for primary and post primary schools for the spring term.
Learn more about the plans for our Merrion street Location
Gallery 4 (the Irish in British Regiments) of the Soldiers and Chiefs exhibition is temporarily closed to the public.
There will be no public parking available at our Collins Barracks site from Tuesday 24th June to Tuesday 1st July inclusive.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Joy of Calligraphy Event has been postponed.