During the PRIDE festival, join the Museum’s LGBTQIA+ tour which views the exhibitions through alternative lenses, bringing some hidden histories and perspectives to the fore. Focusing on objects and individuals from the 17th to the 21st century, the tour reveals a wide variety of identities, genders and sexualities along the way. This tour is not a complete or comprehensive LGBTQIA+ history of the collection at Collins Barracks, but an effort to highlight the rich diversity of lives and experiences on the island of Ireland across time.

Thursday, 25th June 2026  

17:30    LGBTQIA+ tour of Collins Barracks 

19:00    LGBTQIA+ tour of Collins Barracks 

Tours are free, no booking required, places allocated on a first come basis.  Meet at Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis. 

If you prefer to explore by yourself, this an opportunity to discover the exhibitions at a more relaxed quieter time and enjoy the museum shop and café. 

Tours and late openings are part of the Dublin by Dusk series of city wide events at cultural and heritage organisations and supported by the Night Time Night-Time Economy Unit of  An Roinn Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. 

Enjoy a special evening experience with something for everyone-whether you’re passionate about history, art, or simply looking for a unique night out in the city. 

Explore the museum after hours and discover fascinating exhibitions in a relaxed and atmospheric setting. 

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Dublin by Dusk at the National Museum of Ireland 

Tours and late openings are part of the Dublin by Dusk series of city wide events at cultural and heritage organisations and supported by the Night Time Night-Time Economy Unit of  An Roinn Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.