Weekends, October 1st-16th , General
Dublin Festival of History at NMI- Decorative Arts & History
Free Admission
This Dublin Festival of History, join Museum Guides at the National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts & History at Collins Barracks on a variety of engaging family tours exploring the Museum and its collection.
Learn more about the history of the Barracks and discover some of its most famous artefacts in the 'From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks' tour. Discover what life was like for Irish soldiers fighting in the First World War in our 'Recovered Voices: Stories of the Irish at War: 1914-1915' tour. Finally, explore the life and works of famous Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray in our 'Eileen Gray' tour.
Booking not required, however spaces are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday October 1st
1pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
Sunday October 2nd
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
3pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
Saturday October 8th
1pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
Sunday 9th October
2pm ‘Eileen Gray’ Family Tour
3pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
Saturday October 15th
1pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
Sunday October 16th
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
3pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
Learn more about the history of the Barracks and discover some of its most famous artefacts in the 'From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks' tour. Discover what life was like for Irish soldiers fighting in the First World War in our 'Recovered Voices: Stories of the Irish at War: 1914-1915' tour. Finally, explore the life and works of famous Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray in our 'Eileen Gray' tour.
Booking not required, however spaces are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday October 1st
1pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
Sunday October 2nd
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
3pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
Saturday October 8th
1pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
Sunday 9th October
2pm ‘Eileen Gray’ Family Tour
3pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
Saturday October 15th
1pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
Sunday October 16th
2pm ‘Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of Irishmen at Home and Abroad: 1914-1915’ Family Tour
3pm ‘From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks’ Family Tour
Location:
Dublin Festival of History at NMI- Decorative Arts & History is located at:
Collins Barracks ,
Benburb St,
Dublin 7
D07 XKV4
Join us this Dublin Festival of History for free guided tours
Decorative Arts & History
Collins Barracks ,
Benburb St,
Dublin 7,
D07 XKV4
+353 1 677 7444