Throughout December, join Museum Guides at Collins Barracks on a variety of engaging free tours exploring the Museum and its collection.

Savour some food history on our Eat, Drink and Be Merry tour, and join us for our Recovered Voices tour to learn about how World War One impacted the lives of Irish people. To round out 2025, enjoy an insightful New Year's Eve by learning about symbols associated with Ireland hrough the Museum's collections.

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that our Irish Sign Language interpreted tour on the 14^th of December will prioritise deaf or hard of hearing visitors. Please contact bookings@museum.ie if you have any questions. 

Children must be fully supervised by a parent or guardian while on the premises.

Saturday, 6th December 2025  
14:00   LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30   LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks

Sunday, 7th December 2025
14:00    From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland 
15:30    Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity

Saturday, 13th December 2025
14:00    Eileen Gray: Irishwoman and Architect
15:30    Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A History of Food and Drink Tour

Sunday, 14th December 2025
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict
15:30    ISL Interpreted From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland. For more information about this tour, please see here.

Saturday, 20th December 2025
14:00    From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks
15:30    Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A History of Food and Drink Tour

Sunday, 21st December 2025
14:00    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

Saturday, 27th December 2025
14:00    Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
15:30    Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum's Collections

Sunday, 28th December 2025
14:00    An Introduction to Collins Barracks, featuring Harry Clarke
15:30    LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks

Monday, 29th December 2025
14:00    From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland 
15:30    Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity

Tuesday, 30th December 2025
14:00    An Introduction to Collins Barracks, featuring Harry Clarke
15:30    An Introduction to Collins Barracks, featuring Harry Clarke

Wednesday, 31st December 2025 - New Year's Eve
14:00    Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum's Collections
15:30    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

For information on New Year's tours, please see here.

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