National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History

The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History is a museum in Dublin displaying thousands of objects including ceramics, glassware, furniture, textiles, and military items. These collections are spread across several exhibition spaces.

The building served as a military facility known as Collins Barracks from the 18th century until 1997. Following its conversion, it became this cultural museum.

The collections showcase Irish craftsmanship through silver work, furniture making, and fashion design from different time periods. You can observe how taste and techniques evolved across the centuries.

The location offers good accessibility in central Dublin and the entrance is easy to find. Plan to spend several hours exploring the different exhibition spaces.

The museum holds nearly 4 million objects, the largest collection of Irish cultural heritage in the entire country. This enormous collection spans items from centuries past that document the evolution of Irish society.

Location: County Dublin

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday,Monday 13:00-17:00

Website: https://museum.ie/en/intro/arts-and-history.aspx

GPS coordinates: 53.34888,-6.28578

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46