Past and Presents Family Christmas Trail
Join us at Collins Barracks during Museum opening hours for a self-guided trail looking for objects that were gifts, presents or precious items passed on through generations
Activity Sheet: The Winter Trail
Take our trail and learn about winters past
December Tours at Kildare Street
Join in a public tour about the Museum's archaeology collection
Guided Tour - Museum, House and Gardens
Join a Museum guide for an engaging and informative tour of the Museum Galleries, Turlough Park House and Woodland Gardens.
December 'Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland’s Archaeology collection' Tours
Discover more about some of Ireland's most famous artefacts on our Public Tour
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
Get your creative juices flowing at The Garden's wreath making workshop, where you'll craft beautiful holiday decorations from scratch!
December 'Prehistoric Ireland' Tours
Join a Prehistoric Ireland tour!
LGBTQIA+ Tours of Collins Barracks
Explore the National Museum through an LGBTQIA+ lens on our brand new tour.
December Tours at Collins Barracks
Throughout December, join Museum Guides at Collins Barracks on a variety of engaging free tours exploring the Museum and its collection.
Live crib at Turlough Park
Join Kiltimagh Pet Farm in the Courtyard to learn about some of the farm animals associated with Christmas traditions and stories.
Christmas Market at Turlough Park
Browse beautiful Christmas crafts from a range of local and regional makers in the Courtyard at Turlough Park
Christmas Tree Crafts
Escape the hustle and bustle this December at Turlough Park
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Our Merrion Street location is closed for works but learn more about an exciting new space called the 'Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks'
Gallery 4 (the Irish in British Regiments) of the Soldiers and Chiefs exhibition is temporarily closed to the public.