This June, drop down to Collins Barracks to explore diverse histories on a fascinating range of free public tours.

In celebration of Pride month, take our new LGBTQIA+ Tour to explore the Museum through alternative lenses. Focusing on objects and individuals from the 17th to the 21st century, the tour reveals a wide variety of identities, genders and sexualities along the way. 

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking for the weekend tours is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sunday, 1 June 2025 
14:00   Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism
15:30   LGBTQIA+ Tour

Thursday, 5 June 2025
14:00    Special Public Tour - Behind the Scenes: Conservation at the National Museum
Places for this tour are very limited and must be booked in advance via Eventbrite. You can read more about this tour here.

Saturday, 7 June 2025 
14:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour
15:30    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict

Sunday, 8 June 2025 - Children and Youth Action Group Family Day
14:00    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
15:30    LGBTQIA+ Tour

Saturday, 14 June 2025 - Stoneybatter Festival 
14:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour
15:30    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Stoneybatter Festival 
14:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour
15:30    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke

Saturday, 21 June 2025
14:00    A Taste of the Past - The History of Food and Drink
15:30    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Sunday, 22 June 2025
14:00    The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
15:30    Irish-Sign Language Interpreted - Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society. More information about this tour can be found here.

Saturday, 28 June 2025 
12:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour

Sunday, 29 June 2025 
14:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour
15:30    LGBTQIA+ Tour

For more information on our tour offerings, contact bookings@museum.ie or call 01 648 6453.