Calendar of Events

Scheduled public tours commence at 1pm Tuesday to Friday and 3:30pm on Saturdays, subject to availability. For confirmation of times contact the Bookings Office or Reception Desk. Group tours can be pre-booked through the Bookings Office. There is a nominal fee of 2 euro for public tours. There is no charge for children aged 16 yrs or under. Places are limited to 25 and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

An opportunity for researchers, students and anyone with an interest to get behind the scenes to see the Museum’s archives and library. Booking essential.

Take this opportunity to pick up that instrument you have left down for too long, exchange music and learn new tunes on the first and third Saturday of every month. No booking required.

Fun family learning with the Museum’s collection of objects especially for handling. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

An opportunity to get behind the scenes at the museum to see how artefacts are conserved for the future. Includes a look at furniture and textile conservation and archaeological conservation. NOW FULLY BOOKED

The popular ’Babies on Board’ tour programme comes to the Natural History Museum. This monthly tour caters for parents, grandparents or carers with pre-toddler children. No booking required. Places are limited to 20 and are allocated on a firsts come, first served basis.

Take a walk back in time to explore the history of Collins Barracks and its environs with Eamonn McLoughlin. As most of the tour takes place out of doors, please bring rain gear if necessary. No booking required. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Fun family learning with the Museum’s collection of objects especially for handling.Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Join palaeontologist Dr. Adam Smith and discover more about some of the fossil collection in the museum. No booking required. Please note drop-in events are not limited in number but can get busy- you may have to return later to take part in any activities.

Join Emer Mayock and guest to enjoy some seasonal traditional Irish music and songs. Booking required.