This winter, journey back through time and uncover the untold stories of Ireland’s rich history, heritage, and culture with a free guided tour at any of our three museum locations in Dublin and Mayo.
Experienced guides will take you on a journey to explore life from the fierce Viking era to the heart of Medieval Ireland. You will marvel at the innovation and resilience of our rural ancestors through the Irish Folklife Collections, or relive the stories and experiences of the Irish during World War One.
ISL (Irish Sign Language) tours will take place on Sunday, 15 December at 3pm at the National Museum of Ireland - Decrative Arts & History, Collins Barracks and Friday, 20 December at 2pm at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street.
All tours are free and no booking is required.
Public Tour - Museum, House and Gardens
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Castlebar, Mayo
2pm & 3pm Saturdays throughout the Winter months. All Ages.
Journey back in time and marvel at the innovation and endurance of our rural ancestors through the Irish Folklife Collection every Saturday at 2 pm and 3 pm at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Then discover more about the life of the Fitzgerald family and the history and architectural style of Turlough Park House and Gardens. FIND OUT MORE
Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December. All Ages Children 8+.
Join our special tour to celebrate the Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange and explore the connection between ancient monuments and celestial events. Discover how passage tombs like Newgrange are aligned with the Winter Solstice, revealing the remarkable knowledge of the ancients. FIND OUT MORE
Armistice Day Commemorations - Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Open Day
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Saturday, 16 November. All Ages.
Join us at Collins Barracks for a day of tours, talks, and handling sessions with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association to mark Armistice Day commemorations. FIND OUT MORE
November Tours at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Selected dates throughout November. All Ages.
Discover Ireland’s revolutionary era or explore the evolving roles of Irish women through fashion and costume. Join one of our experienced guides for a variety of free, engaging tours that explore the Museum and its collections throughout the winter months. FIND OUT MORE
Winter tours of the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Selected dates throughout November and December. All Ages.
Discover what life was like from Stone Age to Medieval Ireland. Learn about perfectly preserved fish traps from the Mesolithic, gold objects from the Bronze Age, and iconic Early Medieval treasures of the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice from Early Medieval Ireland. FIND OUT MORE
Irish Sign Language Guided Tour: Stories and Experiences of the Irish During World War One
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Sunday, 15 December, 3pm. All Ages.
Discover the experiences of the Irish during World War One — from civilians supporting the war effort to the unique traditions of Christmas in the trenches. This tour delves into the far-reaching impact of the First World War, sharing stories of nurses, doctors, prisoners of war, and ordinary soldiers. FIND OUT MORE
Irish Sign Language Guided Tour: Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Friday, 20 December, 2pm. Adults & Children 8+.
To celebrate the rising sun of the Winter Solstice at Newgrange, join our special tour to discover how ancient monuments and archaeological objects are linked to celestial events. Learn how passage tombs, such as Newgrange, are aligned to the Winter Solstice. An interpretor will be present on this tour to provide Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation. FIND OUT MORE
December Tours at Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Selected dates throughout December. All Ages.
Join the Museum Guides at Collins Barracks this December for a series of engaging, free tours that explore the Museum’s collection—from festive foods to a decade marked by conflict. FIND OUT MORE
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