As part of the Dublin Festival of History, join Museum educators at the Phibsboro Library to explore the fascinating 300-year old history of Collins Barracks and the collections it houses. 

Completed in 1704, The Royal Barracks, now Collins Barracks, was an army base for almost 300 years before being renovated for use as the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History.

Hands-on History: From Barracks to Museum is an interactive handling session with objects from the Museum’s handling collection that tell the story of this imposing structure on the banks of the Liffey and the many people who have populated its long life.

This drop-in handling session, which has been organised in collaboration with Phizzfest, will take place in Phibsboro Library from 2:45 to 4:45pm on Saturday, 12th October. 

For directions to Phibsboro Library, see here: Phibsboro Library | Dublin City Council

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

No booking is required, come and go as you please! 

For more information, contact bookings@museum.ie or  call 01 648 6453.