This July, join us at Collins Barracks for a variety of free public tours exploring the Museum's collections!

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Admission is free and booking for the weekend tours is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Saturday, 4th July 2026
14:00    LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30    LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks

Sunday, 5th July 2026 
14:00    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
15:30    Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland

Saturday, 11th July 2026 - National Day of Commemoration Weekend
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

Sunday, 12th July 2026 - National Day of Commemoration Weekend
14:00    1913 - 1923: A Decade of Conflict
15:30    Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland

Saturday, 18th July 2026
13:00    From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks
14:00    Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One

Sunday, 19th July 2026
14:00    From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30    Sliotars, Sashes and Symbols: Shaping Irish Identity

Saturday, 25th July 2026
14:00    Slow-Looking Tour: A Taste of the Past! The History of Food and Drink
For more information about slow looking tours, please see here.
15:30    An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke

Sunday, 26th July 2026
14:00    From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland
15:30    Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland

Thursday, 30th July 2026 - Dublin by Dusk Late Night Opening Programme
17:30    Slow-Looking Tour: Guides Guide to Collins Barracks
19:00    Slow-Looking Tour: Guides Guide to Collins Barracks
For more information about late night at the Museum, please see here.

For more information on our tour offerings, contact bookings@museum.ie or call 01 648 6453.