The Dublin Festival of History is an annual event that provides free talks, tours, workshops and more to share and celebrate fascinating histories all around Dublin.

Join us here at Collins Barracks for a range of tours exploring Irish history through sporting, costume, war, and cuisine. Featured objects include the hurl owned by revolutionary icon Michael Collins, a dress made for Margaret Tone - the mother of Wolfe, a medieval mether used by Irish kings, and a book of original photographs taken by a WWI doctor.

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.

Saturday, 5th October
1pm    Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
2pm    Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society

Sunday, 6th October
2pm    The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
3pm    The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing

Saturday, 12th October
1pm    A Taste of the Past: The History of Food & Drink in the Museum's Collections
2pm    A Taste of the Past: The History of Food & Drink in the Museum's Collections

Sunday, 13th October
2pm    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One
3pm    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

As part of the Festival, Museum educators will also be running a drop-in handling session at Phibsboro Library. Join us to learn about the fascinating 300-year history of Collins Barracks through objects in the Museum's handling collection.

Saturday, 12th October
2:45pm    Hands-on History: From Barracks to Museum

For more information about this event, please see here.

Any questions about these offerings can be directed to bookings@museum.ie or 01 648 6453.