National Museum of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland National Museum of Ireland is Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collections of Irish material heritage, culture.
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The National Museum of Ireland is home to the world’s greatest collection of objects related to Irish history and heritage. The collection spans from prehistoric times to the present day and is on display across four museums in Dublin and Mayo. Exhibitions explore a diverse range of themes from Bronze Age gold and extinct Irish mammals to 20th century revolution and contemporary design. The main a

im of the NMI is to preserve, share, explore and celebrate Ireland’s history and culture and its place in the wider world. Admission is free. Sign up to the National Museum of Ireland Newsletter to find out about our exhibitions and events https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/newsletter?__RequestVerificationToken=E9sYgRG56zc3tvJR5chrZjdwikuHjgi5eFMiHXZecl2pbY2bVLvH5MkxL1edGc6sswyCo1BW_s1UxG3bO-bMpoXILv1S9IWCi6--GvqQCy81&Email=

Local history and heritage groups play a vital role in preserving the stories, traditions, and memories that define our ...
31/08/2026

Local history and heritage groups play a vital role in preserving the stories, traditions, and memories that define our communities.

The Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) is the leading organisation championing and supporting community archives in Ireland, with an aim to encourage and support community groups to collect, preserve and make accessible their local history and heritage online.

This year, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Heritage Office will be partnering with the National Museum of Ireland and The Heritage Council to bring the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

We would like to invite you to an information session to find out more about this exciting initiative and whether this is something you/ your group may be interested in getting involved with. The aim is to work with a small number of groups initially, with the option of bringing more groups on board over time.

Event Details:

The information session will take place in The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan at 7pm on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing Deirdre Black, Heritage Officer, at [email protected] by COB Monday 7 September, and please include the name of your group and the name/s and email addresses of the attendee/s.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

https://www.ouririshheritage.org/content/about/ican/ican-information-evening-for-dun-laoghaire-rathdown-history-heritage-groups

Some of the most interesting journeys don't require leaving the city.This September at Collins Barracks:✨ LGBTQIA+ Tours...
28/08/2026

Some of the most interesting journeys don't require leaving the city.

This September at Collins Barracks:
✨ LGBTQIA+ Tours
✨ Culture Night events
✨ Curator drop-in chats
✨ Dublin by Dusk late opening
✨ Sensory-friendly museum experiences
✨ Family workshops
✨ Dublin Festival of History tours
✨ Guided tours exploring Ireland and Europe
A month of stories, conversations and discoveries awaits.

📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
📅 September
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events

In a fascinating new blog, Sofia Arias, University College Dublin student in MLIS Library & Information Studies, explore...
28/08/2026

In a fascinating new blog, Sofia Arias, University College Dublin student in MLIS Library & Information Studies, explores the story of the oldest book in the National Museum of Ireland’s library: A Description of the Northern Peoples by Olaus Magnus. Published in 1567, this extraordinary volume is filled with vivid accounts of Scandinavian life, mythology and legendary sea monsters, offering a unique window into the world of the sixteenth century.

This blog also delves into the book’s lasting influence on Europe’s fascination with Viking culture and the specialist care required to preserve its historic vellum binding for future generations.

https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Registration-Department/Registration-Blog/An-Archbishop-in-the-Archives

Fógra Dúnta: 28.08.26 Beidh Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Dún Uí Choileáin, dúnta go sealadach Dé hAoine, an 28 Lúnasa. Gabha...
28/08/2026

Fógra Dúnta: 28.08.26
Beidh Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Dún Uí Choileáin, dúnta go sealadach Dé hAoine, an 28 Lúnasa.
Gabhaimid ár leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht a d'fhéadfadh a bheith mar thoradh air seo agus gabhaimid buíochas libh as bhur dtuiscint.

Closure Notice: Friday, 28 August, 2026.The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, will be temporarily closed on ...
28/08/2026

Closure Notice: Friday, 28 August, 2026.

The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, will be temporarily closed on Friday, 28 August.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

🥊 Katie Taylor is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest sportspersons. From taking up boxing at the age of 12 to ...
26/08/2026

🥊 Katie Taylor is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest sportspersons. From taking up boxing at the age of 12 to becoming the first-ever Olympic women's boxing champion in 2012, Katie's achievements have transformed the sport and inspired generations.
To coincide with Katie Taylor's final fight at Croke Park in September 2026, a pair of Katie's boxing gloves has been added to the Changing Ireland Galleries at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.
📍 Available to view from Friday, 28 August.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Exhibitions/changingIreland

🌆 Dublin by Dusk at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare StreetJoin us for a special evening of free talks and tours ...
26/08/2026

🌆 Dublin by Dusk at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
Join us for a special evening of free talks and tours exploring some of the fascinating stories behind Ireland's archaeological collections.

🔔 The Howth Bells In-Gallery Evening Talk
17:00 | Discover the remarkable story of the Medieval Howth Bells with archaeologist and curator Sharon Weadick.

✨ Late Evening Discovery Tour
18:30 | Explore dazzling gold and silver treasures and uncover the archaeological mysteries of Ireland's national archaeological collection.

📍 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
🎟 Free admission
✅ No booking required

https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/Dublin-by-Dusk-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland

Discover Boats and Barns, a new exhibition of paintings by artist Hugh Barr in the Courtyard Gallery at Turlough Park. D...
25/08/2026

Discover Boats and Barns, a new exhibition of paintings by artist Hugh Barr in the Courtyard Gallery at Turlough Park. Drawing on memories of life at sea aboard a Galway ho**er and childhood experiences of rural Ireland, Barr's work explores themes of craft, heritage, place and belonging. Through evocative depictions of traditional boats, farm buildings and hay barns, the exhibition reflects on the enduring connections between people, landscape and the built environment.

Until 18 October 2026 | National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Mayo

More information: https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Country-Life/Exhibitions/Boats-and-Barns-in-the-Courtyard-Gallery

✨ Prepare to be transported.British producer and songwriter berlioz has become one of the most exciting names in electro...
22/08/2026

✨ Prepare to be transported.
British producer and songwriter berlioz has become one of the most exciting names in electronic music, blending cool jazz, soulful melodies and deep house textures into a sound all his own.
From viral tracks like jazz is for ordinary people to his acclaimed debut album open this wall, berlioz has captivated millions of listeners worldwide and sold out headline shows across Europe and North America.
🎷 Immersive. Atmospheric. Unforgettable.
Experience the artistry of berlioz live and discover why he's redefining the boundaries between jazz and electronic music at the Wider than Pictures concerts.

📍National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.
📅 Friday, 28 August
https://www.widerthanpictures.ie/

Blowing our own trumpet for the Irish Iron AgeDiscover how treasures from the National Museum of Ireland are taking cent...
21/08/2026

Blowing our own trumpet for the Irish Iron Age

Discover how treasures from the National Museum of Ireland are taking centre stage in Celtic Art Across the Ages at Harvard Art Museums, the first major exhibition in the United States dedicated to Celtic art. Featuring remarkable objects such as the Somerset Hoard from Co. Galway, the exhibition showcases the creativity, craftsmanship and cultural connections of Iron Age Ireland within a wider European story that spans over 2,500 years.

https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Irish-Antiquities-Division-Collections/Irish-Antiquities-Articles/All-in-a-Days-work/Blowing-our-own-trumpet

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