Experience real moments of connection after hours at the National Museum of Ireland. 

Looking for something different to do after work? This summer and autumn, the National Museum of Ireland has you covered. Whether you're into ancient treasures or modern stories, there's something for everyone. Bring a friend, grab a coffee, and make your Thursday nights count!

• National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
  Open Late Every Thursday From 3rd July to 4th September

Experience the extraordinary exhibition Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe, open late every Thursday until 8PM. This once-in-a-lifetime showcase offering the perfect setting for a relaxed and inspiring cultural evening in the heart of the city.

• National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 
  Live Talks on the First Thursday of Every Month

From July to December, join us for in-person evening talks with curators, artists, and special guests. Dive deeper into history, art, and culture in a vibrant, social setting.

In Conversation: Unearthing LGBTQIA+ Stories at the National Museum

Thursday 4 September | 18:00 - 19:00 | Adults

Join us for an insightful event exploring the development of the National Museum’s inaugural LGBTQIA+ tour at Collins Barracks. This conversation will delve into the creative process, research journey, and the collaborative effort that brought the tour to life. Hear from Dr. El Reid Buckley, the historian and researcher commissioned to create the tour, and Dr. Mary McAuliffe, historian and advisor on this project, who will discuss uncovering and presenting LGBTQIA+ narratives within the Museum’s collections. This talk will reflect on the challenges faced, the considerations involved, and the significance of engaging with a wide range of organisations and individuals from across the LGBTQIA+ community. As part of the talk, attendees will visit some of the stops included on the tour to discuss the creative process and decision making around their inclusion.

Pre-booking required via Eventbrite | In Conversation: Unearthing LGBTQIA+ Stories at the National Museum 

Specimen Spotlight at the Dead Zoo Lab

Thursday 2 October | 18:00 - 19:30 | All Ages | Drop-in | No booking requried

Dive into in the newly opened Dead Zoo Lab at the National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks to discover some highlights from the natural history collections. Meet with the curatorial team from Natural History, who will be on hand to “shine a spotlight” on the specimens, sharing unique histories and fun facts about objects from flamingos to fossils, Blashkas to beetles, and everything in between! Learn the interesting stories behind the specimens in the cases, what they’re used for, & the importance of the work being done in the Museum to safeguard them for the future. 

Treasures from Home

Thursday 6 November | 18:00 - 19:00 | All Ages | Booking required

The Changing Ireland galleries at the National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks, exhibit a huge variety of objects from the 20th and 21st  century in Ireland. These objects include Michael Collin's slippers, banned books, ration cards, punk posters, furniture design and Tupperware. The exhibition team would like to invite you to bring in your own personal objects and chat with us about them in the new galleries. These objects could be family heirlooms or your first gig ticket! Here at the National Museum we believe that objects carry stories, come and share yours with us!

This is a free event, however booking is essential via Eventbrite: Late Night Opening: Treasures from Home

Please be advised of the following: 

• Enjoy a 10% discount at our Museum shops in the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street – and the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks during the late night opening.