OTP 2022 Hub - National Museum of Ireland, Dublin
Thursday 7th April - In-Person with Virtual
Founded in 1877, the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) holds in its care 12,000 years of Ireland’s portable heritage and its natural history. It is responsible for the preservation and conservation of the portable heritage of the nation, and to provide public access to the national collections, educate and raise awareness of our culture and history, and undertake academic research.
The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History is located at one of Dublin’s most impressive, historic sites, Collins Barracks. Collins Barracks was an army base for some 200 years before being renovated for use as a museum. This former military barracks is home to two fascinating and completely diverse collections. Decorative arts encompasses silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing, jewellery and coins while the military history collection tells of Ireland’s military and revolutionary past. The museum offers a year-round programme of workshops, talks and tours for all ages and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions on historical and contemporary themes.
This year the OUTing the Past Ireland Festival is in partnership with multiple institutions across the island of Ireland. It will run across three weeks from 18th March to 10th April and fifteen sites. The Museum will be playing host to a fascinating selection of engaging events. The full programme of talks, tours, activities and music will be announced soon – watch this space!
Opening Times
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday - Monday: 1pm-5pm
Address
Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin, D07 XKV4
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History