Tour at a glance
Group Size: 20 adults
Location: Clarke Square, Soldiers & Chiefs, Curator's Choice, Out of Storage, Harry Clarke's Stained Glass
Duration: 45 minutes
Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30.
Booking: Please contact bookings@museum.ie to book this session.
This interactive tour focuses on the story of Royal Barracks (now Collins Barracks) and the lives of soldiers who lived here between 1706 until 1993. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about their daily activities, living conditions, drilling and marching practices and experiences going to war.
This tour will also explore the story of Collins Barracks becoming the Museum, and will introduce some of the most fascinating artefacts in the Museum's collection. In doing so, participants will explore the idea of what is an artefact, and what objects can teach us about the past and those who lived it.
As part of this tour, participants will also be brought to the new Harry Clarke’s-Stained Glass exhibition, which will introduce one of Ireland’s most famed stained-glass artists, as well as learn about some of his earliest work.
Participant feedback
There was so much historical information which made us want to return to learn more. Thank you, a fantastic experience!