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Dublin Festival of History at Collins Barracks


- Family friendly
- Free to visit
Saturday, 4 October 2025 - Sunday, 12 October 2025
About this event
You can engage with fascinating tours of the National Museum - Collins Barracks on a range of topics including LGBTQIA+ Tours of Collins Barracks, From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks and Changing Ireland Exhibition: Preview Tours.
See Collins Barracks website for details including dates and times of tours.
Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.
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