From July to September, the Museum will remain open until 8pm on Thursdays.

Join us for an exciting programme of tours, talks, handling sessions, and workshops after hours in Collins Barracks. 

Every event will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. No booking is required but places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Thursday, 4th July 2024
5:30pm
Guided tour - A Taste of the Past: The History of Food & Drink

Thursday, 11th July 2024 
5:30pm
Guided tour - Director's Tour of Collins Barracks
Director Lynn Scarff will give a special tour of the Museum sharing her personal highlights in the collection. 

Thursday, 18th July 2024
5:30pm
Curators' talk - Asgard: From Gun-Running to Recent Conservation with Sandra Heise

Thursday, 25th July 2024
5:30pm
Guided tour - Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society

Thursday, 1st August 2024
5:30pm
Guided tour - The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing

Thursday, 8th August 2024
5:30pm
Handling session - Hands-on History: Unconvertible Rebels, The Women of Revolutionary Ireland

Thursday, 15th August 2024
5:30pm
Guided tour - Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Thursday, 29th August 2024
5:30pm
Handling session - Hands-on History: Gloves, Games, and Gallons of Fun

Thursday, 5th September
5:30pm
Guided tour - Revolutionary Women: Representations through Soldiers and Chiefs

Thursday, 12th September
5:30pm
Guided tour - From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks