we make our own histories opened at Collins Barracks on 28th February, 2024. Join us for a public programme of Artist Talks, public tours, and an 'In Conversation' series, among many other exciting events, until the exhibition's closure at the end of June.

This page is regularly updated so check back for more upcoming events.

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In Conversation

In this short series, National Museum of Ireland Decade of Centenaries artist in residence Anthony Haughey is joined by curators, artists, writers and others, in conversations which explore questions around the role of the artist in the museum and the impacts of artists working within the museum, including on its collections and communities.

Dates/Times:
Saturday, 13 April:  12 - 1pm
In conversation with we make our own histories exhibition curators Maolíosa Boyle and Dr Jonathan Cummins. Admission free, no booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis.  

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Meet the Artist

Join the Museum’s artist in residence Anthony Haughey in the we make our own histories exhibition, to hear him speak about his residency at the National Museum, as part of the programme for the Decade of Centenaries, which has culminated in this series of artworks, co-created with a range of communities across Ireland.  
Admission free, no booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis. 

Dates/Times:
Saturday, 11 May: 12 - 1pm
Saturday, 8 June: 12 - 1pm

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Public Tours 

Ireland, Then and Now: Irish Symbolism in the Museum's Collections
Tours will explore the role of the Museum and focus on artefacts on display that express Irish identity, such as the Egan Harp, William Smith O’Brien Cup, Great Seal of Ireland etc. The tour will conclude in the we make our own histories exhibition looking at how artist Anthony Haughey’s artworks, co-created with communities across Ireland, reflect Irish culture and identity today, including Dress for Akunma, A Flag for Ireland and the Young People’s Assembly Table.
Admission free, no booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis. 

Dates/Times:
Sunday, 14 April: 2pm
Saturday, 20 April:  1pm

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Conference: we make our own histories - The Artist in the Museum 

Tuesday 21 May: 9am - 4pm
This conference will explore the role of artists in museums, the impacts of artists working in museums and look at how socially engaged art residencies or other types of artist engagement be fostered as a core strand of work of the Museum. The programme for this exciting conference includes US artist Gregory Sholette as keynote speaker, more details including how to reserve a place, to follow.