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National Museum of Ireland

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Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collection of Irish heritage, culture and history. Free admission.

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 14h ago

Join us on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, as the Army No. 1 Band performs a Free Lunchtime Recital at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin. Bring your picnic blankets and your own folding chairs to take it all in. youtube.com/shorts/oR6Ag...

The Army No. 1 Band Performance at Collins Barracks

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Kerry Dexter @kerrydexter.bsky.social · yesterday

Collins Barracks @nmireland.bsky.social has a full programme of August events: tours, harps,talks, history, &more. Not sure why you'd like to go? I took you on an exploration in my story at @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #Ireland ☘️ #museums #Dublin #travel perceptivetravel.com/blog/2021/05...

Collins Barracks: Sharing Ireland's Unknown Stories

Collins Barracks, now the home of National Museum of Ireland Decorative Arts & History, brings varied & sometimes lesser known parts of Irish history to life

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · yesterday

📅 What's on at Collins Barracks this August? 🎨 Children's Craft Workshop 🎼 Harp Talk & Performance 🤲 Hands-on History Session 🏛️ Guided Museum Tours 🧩 Sensory-Friendly Quiet Hour Plus a full programme of Heritage Week events from 15-23 August. www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Promotional event poster from the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. The poster lists August events including monthly LGBTQIA+ tours of Collins Barracks, Culture Club guided tours, Quiet Hour sensory-friendly museum access, Heritage Week programmes from 15-23 August, migration history tours, children’s craft workshops, a hands-on history handling session, an introduction to Collins Barracks tour, and a talk and performance on the harp in nineteenth-century Ireland. The design features a cream background with brown text and a decorative image of an ornate Irish harp in the lower-left corner.

Nigel Monaghan @nigelmonaghan-nh.bsky.social · 5d ago

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(PDF) Roger Casement’s Butterflies at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Dublin, Ireland - Colligo

PDF | Roger David Casement's multifaceted legacy transcends his well-documented roles in diplomacy and political activism, revealing significant... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on R...

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Tom Sharpe @tomsharperocks.bsky.social · 5d ago

This sounds interesting - on Monday on RTE Radio 1 (available online) - the Irish nationalist Roger Casement (1864–1916) had an interest in natural history.

National Museum of Ireland@nmireland.bsky.social · 6d ago

📻 Tune in to RTÉ Radio 1's Nature On One: Casement this Bank Holiday Monday (3 Aug) at 12 noon. Dr Aidan O'Hanlon explores Roger Casement's little-known passion for zoology and the remarkable specimens now held by the National Museum of Ireland. 🦋🐍

The Gnathothlibus casementi, a species of Hawkmoth named in honour of Roger Casement. Photo: Eitschberger & O'Hanlon, 2023

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 6d ago

MA Museum Studies student Sydney Vu Huynh shares insights from her placement at the National Museum of Ireland's Collections Resource Centre, where she gained hands-on experience in collections management, conservation and archives www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec... #MuseumStudies #CollectionsManagement

Inside the Collections Resource Centre: My Placement Experience as a Museum Studies Student | National Museum of Ireland

Welcome to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin & Castlebar covering Archaeology, Decorative Arts, Folk & Country Life, & Natural History.FREE Exhibitions

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 6d ago

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last wk.

Looking for a unique summer evening in Dublin? 🌆 #DublinByDusk returns tomorrow Thursday, 30 July with Guided tours, live music, and behind-the-scenes insights across Collins Barracks & Kildare Street. Find out more: www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/D...

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

Looking for a unique summer evening in Dublin? 🌆 #DublinByDusk returns on 30 July with Guided tours, live music, and behind-the-scenes insights across Collins Barracks & Kildare Street. Find out more: www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/D...

Promotional poster for “Dublin by Dusk: Summer Sounds by Sei Green, Live at Collins Barracks.” Features two people wearing sunglasses standing among lush green hedges in a garden setting. Event takes place Thursday, 30 July at 19:00.

Discover Dublin’s history after hours with Dublin by Dusk: Evening Discovery Tours at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street. Promotional graphic featuring an intricately decorated medieval gold brooch on a turquoise background, with tour times at 17:00 and 18:30 on Thursday 30 July.

National Museum of Ireland promotional poster advertising “Dublin by Dusk: A Guide's Guide to Collins Barracks.” The artwork shows an expressive, vintage-style illustration by Harry Clarke of a Harlequin holding a stringed instrument, with intricate gold and cream decorative patterns in the background. Text on the poster reads: “Dublin by Dusk: A Guide's Guide to Collins Barracks. Thursday, 30 July, 17:30 & 19:00.”

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

What does traditional craftsmanship look like in modern Ireland? Tiernan Gaffney explores the stories of three talented makers whose skills connect past and present. Discover more in this week's blog: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec... #CuratorBlog #MuseumBlog

Historic black-and-white photograph showing a craftsperson kneeling in a field and weaving willow rods in the making of a coracle boat in Oldbridge, County Meath, before it was rowed on the River Boyne (1930)

Dr Gavin Hughes FRHistS FRGS @drgavinhughes.bsky.social · 2w ago

This looks a very fine way to enjoy a summer Dublin evening 🙂!

National Museum of Ireland@nmireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

🌆 Spend a summer evening at Collins Barracks on 30 July. Explore hidden stories, enjoy yoga on the green, and experience live music from Sei Green as part of Dublin by Dusk. Find out more: www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/D... #DublinByDusk #DublinEvents

Dublin by Dusk concert poster for Collins Barracks, National Museum of Ireland, featuring musicians from Sei Green in a garden setting and promoting a live Summer Sounds performance on Thursday 30 July at 7:00pm.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

Dublin by Dusk at Collins Barracks, National Museum of Ireland, promoting a free Yoga on the Green session with The Sanctuary. Image shows a yoga class in progress and advertises a free event on Thursday 30 July at 5:15pm.

Dublin by Dusk event poster at Collins Barracks, National Museum of Ireland, featuring a Harry Clarke illustration and promoting “A Guide’s Guide to Collins Barracks” tours on Thursday 30 July at 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 3w ago

Inspired by a Nigerian proverb, this striking silver and bronze piece was created by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social jewellery student Grant Endziulis Animashaun. Part of The Weight of Words exhibition 📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks 🎟️ Free admission www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Cover image for “Till We Turn to Ash.” Dark blue stacked typography appears on a pale blue background beside a bronze sculpture of an open hand. Resting in the palm is a small silver human figure. The composition contrasts large and small sculptural forms, highlighting themes of care, fragility, memory and human connection.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 3w ago

Discover the Museum after hours at #DublinByDusk for Evening Discovery Tours. Join us and explore remarkable objects, including the iconic Tara Brooch. 📍National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street 📅 Thursday, 30 July 🕔 Tours: 17:00 & 18:30 www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/D... #TaraBrooch #Archaeology

The Tara Brooch featured in a promotional poster for Dublin by Dusk: Evening Discovery Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin. Evening tours on Thursday 30 July at 17:00 and 18:30.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 3w ago

LAST CHANCE TO SEE Róidín in the Courtyard Gallery at Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Don't miss this powerful photographic exhibition before it closes on Monday, 27 July. www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

'Róidín' in the Courtyard Gallery | Country Life | National Museum of Ireland

A new photographic exhibition exploring rural Ireland from a skateboard, on display now in the Courtyard Gallery at Turlough Park, Co. Mayo

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 4w ago

This is a fascinating tour, well worth going on

National Museum of Ireland@nmireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women's Roles in Conflict in Ireland- Guided Tours Saturday, 11 July 2026-15:30 Sunday, 12 July 2026- 15:30 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Teal-background graphic with bold light-blue text reading: “Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women’s Roles in Conflict in Ireland Guided Tours.” Below, event details show two sessions at Collins Barracks: Saturday, 11 July 2026, 15:30 – 16:15, and Sunday, 12 July 2026, 15:30 – 16:15. Calendar and clock icons accompany the listings. The clean design emphasises the focus on women’s contributions to Irish history.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

A silver ring by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social student Anna Pakish, inspired by the Slavic proverb “Don’t wake Likho while it’s quiet”- a warning to let sleeping dangers lie. Part of The Weight of Words @ National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Free entry. www.museum.ie/.../Exhibiti...

Charred wooden branch with a silver sculptural form set with a red gemstone on a green background, with bold red Cyrillic text reading “Не буди лихо, пока оно тихо”.

Charred wooden branch with a sculptural silver form set with a deep red gemstone, displayed against a muted green background, overlaid with bold red text reading “Let sleeping dogs lie”.

Dr Gillian Kenny @medievalgill.bsky.social · 4w ago

This looks fantastic! Definitely going to try and get in to have a look

National Museum of Ireland@nmireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

This weekend at Collins Barracks, marking the National Day of Commemoration. Guided tours and interactive history events honouring those who lost their lives in past wars & UN service. Friday 10th - Sunday 12th July| Free events | All welcome More: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Black-and-white historic photograph of an armed uniformed figure walking along a wet city street, carrying a long rifle across the body. Several civilians and cyclists move through the background, while a small group stands observing near shopfronts. The rain-slicked pavement reflects light, and early 20th-century buildings line both sides of the street, suggesting an urban Irish setting during a period of conflict.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

🦴 Make some fossil friends this summer! Drop into the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks for a free family activity exploring favourite fossils. An Irish Sign Language interpreter will be present 📅 Wed 8 July ⏰ 2pm–4pm 📍 Collins Barracks, Dublin 7 No booking required. www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Bright yellow promotional poster reading ‘Make Fossil Friends at the Dead Zoo Lab’ in large red text, with a photo of spiral ammonite fossils embedded in rock and a note that the event is Irish Sign Language supported

Event details poster on a yellow background showing ‘Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 14:00–16:00, Dead Zoo Lab, Collins Barracks,’ with an image of fossilised tooth-shaped specimens in stone

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

How do you protect museum collections from pests? 🐜 🧊 “Is there room in the freezer for the hippo?” A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at pest management with Tim Heanue at the National Museum of Ireland: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec... #MuseumBlog #NMIBlog #RegistrationCorner #Museumology

Collage of Specimen undergoing Integrated Pest Management © National Museum of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

From Crumlin 🏺 To the world stage ⚽ A Bronze Age vessel, richly ornamented and discovered in Crumlin, Co. Dublin- and tonight, a hometown represented globally. Best of luck to Pico & Cape Verde #FromCrumlinToTheWorld #IrishHeritage #BronzeAge #WorldCup #CapeVerde #CaboVerde #PicoLopes #Crumlin

White sans-serif text reading “From Crumlin” centred on a solid blue background, used as a title slide introducing an artefact from Crumlin, Dublin.

Base view of a circular earthenware vessel from Crumlin, Dublin, showing incised radial markings in the centre and a ring of evenly spaced decorative impressions around the edge, set against a blue background.

Side view of a decorated earthenware vessel from Crumlin, Dublin, showing horizontal bands of incised lines and dotted patterns, with vertical comb-like grooves around the body, set against a blue background.

White sans-serif text reading “Best of Luck to Pico” centred on a solid blue background, used as a title or message slide.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

“Keep your distance” Silver + peridot cat rings by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social student, Smilte Binkyte, inspired by a Lithuanian proverb on boundaries. Part of "The Weight of Words" @ the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Free entry www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Bright pink promotional graphic featuring bold green text reading “Keep Your Distance” alongside three silver cat head rings with green eyes, presented as museum-inspired contemporary jewellery.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

Planning summer days out with the kids? 👀 Turlough Park has a packed lineup of FREE family events this July & August - outdoor games, craft demos, exhibitions & even a brown bear 🐻 Perfect for a fun (and affordable) day out 🌿 👉 www.mummypages.ie/free-summer-...

Outdoor family event at the National Museum of Ireland with visitors gathered around a hands-on craft table under white canopy tents, wicker structures displayed in the foreground on a sunny day.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

Dublin by Dusk 🌙 Late-night opening at the National Museum of Ireland - Thurs 25 June Tours, talks & after-hours access: ✨ LGBTQIA+ history tours ✨ Harry Clarke curator talk ✨ Guided tours Explore after hours →https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/Dublin-by-Dusk-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland

Colourful Harry Clarke-style stained-glass panel featuring a haloed central figure framed by intricate gold-winged creatures and deep blue and red glass, promoting a curator talk at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, as part of the Dublin by Dusk programme.

Vibrant stained-glass artwork in the style of Harry Clarke showing a central religious figure with halo, surrounded by symbolic winged creatures in gold, blue and red tones, above event text: “Dublin by Dusk: Harry Clarke Curator Talk, Collins Barracks, Thursday 25 June, 18:00,” National Museum of Ireland.

Modern upholstered chair with curved armrest and chrome frame on a neutral background, with text: “Dublin by Dusk: Join us for LGBTQIA+ history tours, Thursday 25 June, 17:30 and 19:00,” National Museum of Ireland.

Visitor looking into a glass museum display case containing ornate metal artefacts, with exhibition labels visible, promoting “Dublin by Dusk: Kildare Street After-Hours Guided Tours, 25 June, 17:00 and 18:30,” at the National Museum of Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · last mo.

Late Evening Discovery Tours offer a quieter way to explore Ireland’s past with expert guides. Experience the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, after hours. 📅 25 June| 17:00 |18:30 🎟️ Free Discover #DublinByDusk. www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/D...

Visitor viewing an illuminated museum display case with intricate metal artefacts at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, with promotional text reading “After Hours Tours – Dublin by Dusk, Thursday 25 June

Molecular Parasitology Laboratory @mpl-uniofgalway.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We had a great time at the Annual @isparasitology.bsky.social meeting at the @nmireland.bsky.social, Dublin, last week! Proud to see our PhD researcher Tadhg Kilbane present his work on thrombin inhibitors secreted by Schistosoma mansoni cercariae.👏👏🪱 Thank you to the ISP for a great meeting!

Nigel Monaghan @nigelmonaghan-nh.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Vacancy - Head of National Centre for Research and Remembrance at National Museum of Ireland. 3-year contract to develop the former #Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin. Closing 3 July, €83k. #SpeirGorm #museum #jobs www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/...

Head of National Centre for Research and Remembrance (Assistant Principal Officer) | National Museum of Ireland

Welcome to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin & Castlebar covering Archaeology, Decorative Arts, Folk & Country Life, & Natural History.FREE Exhibitions

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

From rare shells and “unicorn horns” to modern museums… 🐚🦄 How did curiosity shape the collections we treasure today? Dive into the story behind cabinets of curiosity 👇 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec... #MuseumBlog #NMIBlog #RegistrationCorner #Museumology

Print entitled "Museum of T.C.D." A view of the Museum of Trinity College Dublin, in Regent House. © National Museum of Ireland with overlaid text “The Origins of Cabinets of Curiosity.”

Laura McAtackney @lauramca.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Just out of a wonderful event with Maggie O’Farrell talking about her new book Land (sounds fascinating, looking forward to reading it!). Really interesting to know there is a prehistoric section in it and parts inspired by @nmireland.bsky.social, her favorite museum in the world (apparently!).

Photo of two women sitting on a stage facing each other in conversation, with a backdrop of red lighting and stained glass windows (it is an altar)