Collins Barrack National Museum of Ireland
Located at one of Dublin’s most impressive, historic sites on the grounds of Collins Barracks, the National Museum is one of Dublin's favourite attractions, and admission is free. This is considered Ireland's premiere museum and has a lovely cafe!
- Discover amazing exhibitions at some of Ireland's best museums!
- Learn about Ireland's military history from 1550 to the 21st century at Collins Barracks
- Get up close to huge skeletons of Ireland’s extinct giant deer and a huge, basking shark at the Natural History Museum
- Go back thousands of years at the Archaeology museum, and see iconic treasures including the Ardagh Chalic and the 'Tara' Brooch
Decorative Arts & History - Museum Overview
This former military barracks located close to the Phoenix Park and Heuston Station is home to two diverse collections. The Decorative arts collection includes silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing, jewellery and coins, while the military history collection tells of Ireland’s military and revolutionary past, and is rightly regarded as one of Dublin's best attractions. Some of the fascinating exhibitions include Irish Wars 1919 - 1923, and Soldiers and Chiefs - The Irish at War at Home and Abroad. There are permanent exhibitions, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Decorative Arts & History - Reviews
"Well worth a visit. I was enrolled in a historic roll play platoon and marched round the barracks. Loaded and fired a canon. Very educational!"
"This is a magnificent National Museum with a wide range of Exhibition Galleries containing Historic aspects of Irish life. Highlights include Centuries of Furnishing, The Way we Wore- as in clothing, Irish Silver and remembering the 1916 Rising proclaiming the Irish Republic. Many exhibitions include most interesting historic films and voices from the past."
Things to Do Near Collins Barracks
After exploring the National Museum at Collins Barracks, continue your day with some of Dublin’s most famous visitor experiences nearby.
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Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Head to nearby Smithfield and discover the story of Jameson Irish Whiskey with an interactive experience and guided whiskey tasting.
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Guinness Storehouse
Discover the story behind Ireland’s most famous stout across seven floors of interactive experiences before enjoying the views from the Gravity Bar.
Book Guinness Storehouse Tickets
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Pearse Lyons Distillery
Visit this unique boutique distillery housed inside a beautifully restored former church in Dublin’s historic Liberties.
Getting to The National Museum - Decorative Arts & History
The museum is located at Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7, D07 XKV4. Why not check out Jameson Distillery while you're in the area!
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Hop on Hop off
The Hop on Hop off bus stops near Collins Barracks.
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Rail
The museum is located just a few hundred metres from Heuston Station.
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Luas
There is a Luas stop right outside the museum. Stop name is Museum!
- Bus
Dublin Bus has many routes passing by the museum Check dublinbus.ie for details.
Additional Information
- The National Museum is free to all visitors.
- National museum is open seven days per week. Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday - Monday 1pm - 5pm.
- Decorative Arts & History is located at Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin, D07 XKV4
No Booking necessary
Please see attraction's website for more information.
Hop On Hop Off
1 hour 45 minutes
