Welcome to the Accessibility Page of the National Museum of Ireland
At the National Museum of Ireland, we believe that museums are for everyone. We are committed to creating welcoming, inclusive, and barrier-free experiences for all visitors.
The National Museum of Ireland is committed to promoting dignity, respect and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, bullying, harassment or abusive behaviour in our workplaces, online spaces or communications. As a signatory to the Safe to Create Code of Behaviour, we are committed to encouraging a culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can engage safely and inclusively with the Museum.
Safe to Create declaration
Our Strategic Plan 2023–2028 places accessibility at the heart of everything we do, from our exhibitions and public programmes to our online resources and the way our buildings operate.
Our staff are aware of the diversity of visitors’ access requirements and are here to support you.
On this page, you’ll find links to the Museum’s Charter of Inclusion and information about accessibility at each of our locations in Dublin and Mayo.
Please click on the link for the Museum site you wish to visit:
- Turlough Park Accessibility
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The Natural History Museum on Merrion Street is closed for refurbishment, but some of the collections are now on display in the Dead Zoo Lab at our Collins Barracks site
Facilities for people with hearing impairment
Irish Sign Language events at the National Museum of Ireland
National Museum of Ireland Charter of Inclusion
The National Museum of Ireland is proud to be working towards Autism-Friendly Accreditation with AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity. This process reflects our commitment to ensuring that every visitor and staff member feels welcome, supported, and empowered to participate fully in Museum life.
Our Charter of Inclusion sets out the principles and actions that guide us on this journey. It is inspired by the AsIAm accreditation framework, which focuses on four key pillars of inclusion — Environment, Predictability, Communication and Judgement and aligns with the Museum’s Strategic Plan 2023–2028, which prioritises accessibility, inclusion, and community engagement across all areas of our work.
Through this Charter, we reaffirm our commitment to increasing accessibility, removing barriers, and promoting positive awareness and understanding of neurodiversity across all four of our sites: Collins Barracks, Kildare Street, Merrion Street, and Turlough Park.