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Museum closure Thursday, 13 April 2023
Due to necessary security procedures surrounding the visit of the US President to Government Buildings, our city centre Museum sites be closed on Thursday, 13 April 2023
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The National Museum of Ireland - Natural History secures funding for further redevelopment
Minister announces the commencement of the detailed design phase for the major redevelopment of the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
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Natural History - Important information for your visit
Our current restoration work means the first floor of our museum is closed. This limits our capacity so visitors should be prepared to wait in line outside for up to 1 hour
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Parking Restriction at NMI- Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks from 11th to 22nd March
There will be no public parking available at our Collins Barracks site from Saturday 11 March to Wednesday 22 March inclusive.
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Temporary closure of the Ancient Egypt exhibition at NMI - Archaeology
The Egyptian galleries at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology are temporarily closed due to necessary exhibition maintenance works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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NMI - Country Life inaccessible due to road conditions
We regret that the NMI - Country Life in Turlough Park is inaccessible this morning (Saturday, 17 December) due to severe icy road conditions.
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A Christmas message from our Director
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go leir! Thank you for engaging with our museums throughout 2022.
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Christmas and New Year opening hours
Our Museum sites in Dublin and Mayo are open to visitors for much of the festive season.
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Parking for the Samhain Creepy Crawl at NMI- Country Life
If you are coming to our Samhain Creepy Crawl at the NMI – Country Life, please note parking is limited! We have some parking spots available for the sessions from 7.45pm to 9.30pm on 29 and 30 Oct.
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Book your free ticket to visit the reopened NMI - Natural History
Please ensure you book a free ticket for your visit to the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. Booking helps us to manage numbers and keep our staff and visitors safe.
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Temporary closure of the Asgard exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks
The Asgard exhibition in the NMI - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks will be temporarily closed from the 1st November.
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Condolences to the IDF at this difficult time.
The event to mark the opening of the exhibit 18pdr Field Gun 9168: Lost & Found is postponed as a mark of respect following the tragic incident & death of an Irish UN Peacekeeper in Lebanon
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New programme of tours, workshops and activities for schools this spring
We are welcoming schools back onsite for class visits and have just launched our spring programme for primary and post primary schools.
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Late opening on Thursdays for month of September
Opening hours extended to 8pm on Thursday evenings throughout September at our three Dublin museums.
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Meet the Geologist event on the 30th September cancelled
Unfortunately the "Meet the Geologist" event in the Down to Earth Exhibition scheduled for the 30th September has been cancelled.
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Temporary closure of the Asgard exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks
The Asgard exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks will be closed temporarily today 4th August, 2022.
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Temporary closure of the The Irish Country Furniture exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks
The Irish Country Furniture exhibition in NMI - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks will be temporarily closed from Monday 25th April until Friday 29th April for essential works.
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Temporary closure of the National Museum of Ireland- Archaeology on the 4th April
The National Museum of Ireland- Archaeology will be closed on the 4th April and will reopen from the 5th April.
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Temporary closure of Alison Lowry exhibition
Temporarily closed December 13 & December 14
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Museum of Archaeology reopened
From January 1 at 10am, the Museum of Archaeology at Kildare Street, Dublin 2, will reopen to the public following a short closure. Thank you for your patience.
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‘Wonder Cabinet’ at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History lands prestigious ICAD design award
‘Wonder Cabinet’ at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History lands prestigious ICAD design award
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National Museums - Narrating the Nation
A two-day international conference organised by the National Museum of Ireland and the National College of Art and Design
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Book your free timed entry ticket
Booking is required to visit our three sites open now in Dublin and Mayo. Book your free timed entry ticket online.
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Enjoy late opening until 9pm for Culture Night
The Museum is delighted to be participating once again in Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir on Friday, 17 September. The theme for this year's initiative is 'Come Together Again'.
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Midterm at the Museum
The Museum has a 'spooktacular' range of events to enjoy together this Midterm from 23 to 31 October.
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Call for papers for 'National Museums: Narrating the Nation'
Cross-disciplinary conference with NCAD will address how national museums have worked and been understood in the creation and maintenance of ideas of the nation.
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National Heritage Week 2021
From the world of wasps to megalithic rock art - see what's on at the Museum for National Heritage Week 2021
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Request for Tenders for 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries
The National Museum of Ireland invites interested parties to tender for gallery services associated with the recently announced 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries.
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We are open for visitors!
We are open for visitors! Please read our COVID-19 information before your visit and book your free timed entry ticket online.
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Contact the National Museum of Ireland
Find contact details for staff of the NMI during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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20th century History of Ireland galleries announced
The 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries will exhibit objects that have been continuously collected on behalf of the Irish people since before the foundation of the state up to the present day
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Artist-in-Residence: Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023
The NMI in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023, seeks to engage an Artist-in-Residence
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IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: Museum sites closed to visitors until further notice
Due to COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions, all public sites of the National Museum of Ireland are closed to visitors until further notice.
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New festive programme of online events
Enjoy some festive crafting for all of the family, meet the bears or celebrate the rising sun of the winter solstice with these new Christmas at the Museum events.
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Late opening and shopping this Christmas
The NMI - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, is open late for a Christmas visit and some seasonal shopping on Thursday and Friday, 10 and 11 December, and Thursday and Friday, 17 and 18 December.
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NMI- Natural History temporary closure
The NMI - Natural History is temporarily closed to facilitate ongoing works.
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Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) wins prestigious award
National Museum of Ireland-led initiative supports communities to collect and preserve their history, heritage and culture online
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NMI welcomes announcement of two new board members
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., announces appointment of Dr Susan Rogers and Dr Barra O’Donnabháin
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Asgard exhibition re-opens
The Asgard exhibition has re-opened after a brief closure
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Closure of the National Museum of Ireland sites
The National Museum of Ireland regrets that during the current Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions our public sites will be closed until further notice.
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Media Release: Reflect on Resilience
The National Museum of Ireland invites the public to ‘Reflect on Resilience’
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Exhibition Award Nomination
The National Museum of Ireland is proud to announce that Alison Lowry’s (A)dressing our hidden truths, has been nominated for the Annual Global Fine Arts Awards 2019.
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COVID-19 Announcement
Closure of the National Museum of Ireland
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Seven day opening at the National Museum of Ireland
We are pleased to announce that from Monday 22nd of October 2018, the National Museum of Ireland is open to the public seven days a week.
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Parking restrictions at Collins Barracks
There will be no public parking available at our Collins Barracks site from Sunday, 19 June to Wednesday, 28 June inclusive.
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Parking restrictions at Collins Barracks
There will be limited public parking at Collins Barracks on Saturday 9th July & no public parking available on Sunday, 10 July due to the Ceremony for the National Day of Commemorations.
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Temporary closure of the Airgead exhibition at NMI - Decorative Arts & History
The Airgead galleries at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History are temporarily closed to facilitate the installation of a new lighting system.
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Temporary closure of the Airgead exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland Decorative Arts & History
23/02/2023: Visitor Notice
This exhibition is closed to the public from Monday, 27 February, until the end of June 2023 to facilitate the installation of a new lighting system in the gallery.
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Temporary closure of the "What's in Store" exhibition at the NMI- Decorative Arts & History
What's in Store will be temporarily closed for maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Follow our social media for updated on when it's re-opened.
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Temporary closure of the Down to Earth exhibition on Friday 21st April
The Down to Earth exhibition at the NMI Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks will be closed on Friday 21st April to facilitate required maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Bealtaine at the Museum
The Museum is delighted to present a programme of special events and activities to celebrate Age & Opportunity's Bealtaine Festival 2023
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