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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 · 11d
Drop by Collins Barracks in November for free guided tours, open days and quiet hours. Discover the new Changing Ireland Galleries, get a guided tour of the conservation labs, Mark Armistice Day and drop into the Dead Zoo lab.
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Drop by Collins Barracks in November for free guided tours, open days and quiet hours. Discover the new Changing Ireland Galleries, get a guided tour of the conservation labs, Mark Armistice Day and drop into the Dead Zoo lab.
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Really enjoyed the new ‘Changing Ireland’ exhibition at the @nmireland.bsky.social - Collins Barracks! Lovely integration of commissioned poems by Paula Meehan; fascinating selection of objects, beautifully curated and displayed.
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Massive thanks from the ANSOC team & @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social to all of our brilliant colleagues & to our partners Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Monuments Service & @nmireland.bsky.social for a wildly successful #BronzeAgeForum @ucddublin.bsky.social!!! We had the best time!!!
A group of archaeologists from University College Dublin standing in front of the gold exhibit at the National Museum of Ireland Archaeology
November 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
🎄✨ Make Memories This Christmas! ✨🎄
Looking for a festive family day out?
Join us for Snowflakes and Songs, a fun-filled, Christmas open day
📅 Sunday, 30th November- 13:30-16:00
📍 Collins Barracks Admission Free, all welcome
🎨 Crafts, music, & festive cheer for all ages
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
November 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
One of our Sheela-na-gigs is now on display at @immaireland.bsky.social. This piece from Seir Kieran, Co. Offaly (2206:W13) features in Cecilia Vicuña’s Reverse Migration Exhibition, on view until 5 July 2026.
Explore more online:
#SheelaNaGig #IMMA #IrishArt www.museum.ie/en-ie/collec...
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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A chance to see the process behind the temporary natural history gallery at the National Museum of Ireland with @paoloviscardi.bsky.social
nmireland.bsky.social National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 2d
🌙 Late Night at the Museum: Curating Change
Join Keepers, Donal Maguire & Paolo Viscardi as they dive into the creative process behind the Changing Ireland Galleries & Dead Zoo Lab
🗓️ 4 Dec | 🕕 18:00–19:00
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
🎟️ Free | Book: www.eventbrite.ie/e/late-night...
Late Night Opening: In Conversation: Curating Change in a Changing Museum
Dónal Maguire, and Paolo Viscardi in conversation discussing curatorial and design approaches to two major additions to the National Museum
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November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
🌙 Late Night at the Museum: Curating Change
Join Keepers, Donal Maguire & Paolo Viscardi as they dive into the creative process behind the Changing Ireland Galleries & Dead Zoo Lab
🗓️ 4 Dec | 🕕 18:00–19:00
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
🎟️ Free | Book: www.eventbrite.ie/e/late-night...
Late Night Opening: In Conversation: Curating Change in a Changing Museum
Dónal Maguire, and Paolo Viscardi in conversation discussing curatorial and design approaches to two major additions to the National Museum
www.eventbrite.ie
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
🎄 Snowflakes and Songs: Christmas Family Fun Day at Collins Barracks!
🗓️ Sun, 30 Nov | 🕒 13:30–16:00
🎨 Crafting with Róisín de Buitléar
🎶 Carols by Glória LGBT+ Choir
🍽️ Tour: History of Food & Drink
✨ ISL interpreted activities
🎁 Free & family-friendly!
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Step back from the hustle and bustle of Christmas prep and celebrate the magic of the season at a free festive family day at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks on the 30th November from 13:30 to 16:00!
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Join us today @ucddublin.bsky.social for the #BronzeAgeForum 2025 Brought to you by @ansoc-erc.bsky.social @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Monuments Service and @nmireland.bsky.social #BronzeAge Follow the signs!
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
758 fossil photos. 176 new sites. 330+ places to explore. The updated Fossil Map of Ireland is live for #ScienceWeek! Huge congratulations to Ireland's Fossil Heritage and thanks to all who joined the Great Irish Fossil Hunt. 🌍🔍
Explore the map: www.ucc.ie/en/fossil-he...
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
nmireland.bsky.social
Discover how the new Changing Ireland Galleries in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, will provide unprecedented public access to our 20th- and 21st-century history collections.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Wonderful day in @nmireland.bsky.social with Matthew Lester guiding our St Anne's Tyrrellspass Westmeath children. They were determined to see all three bog bodies, fascinated by Matthew's stories, and several of them already plotting a return family trip to the Museum. Do visit! #LoveBogs
St Anne's 5th class in National Museum with teacher Laura Lynch and community leader Eugene Dunbar National Museum guide Matthew Lester explaining the story of the bog body found in Croghan in the National Museum. The children's teaching assistant Dawn also in the picture
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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nigelmonaghan-nh.bsky.social
Presidential Salute! Meanwhile, behind the scenes at the museum vibration detectors monitor safety of collections as they do for on-site music concerts. I think they have a ‘no stampede’ rule also. Emotional support wildebeest excepted.
nmireland.bsky.social National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 6d
Today Collins Barracks will host the 21 gun salute for Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration.
The Inauguration Ceremony takes place in Dublin Castle but due to the city centre location, the gun salute needs to be further afield but within hearing distance.
Field Guns lined up at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in preparation for the 21 gun salute to mark Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration Field Guns facing the croppies acre at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in preparation for the 21 gun salute to mark Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration Field Guns being positioned at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in preparation for the 21 gun salute to mark Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
nmireland.bsky.social
An Etch in Time! Ogham Craft Workshop
Join us for a free family drop-in workshop where you’ll learn about Ogham writing & create your own mini bookmark.
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🕒 10.30- 12.30
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
🎟️ No booking required
Details: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
nmireland.bsky.social
Today Collins Barracks will host the 21 gun salute for Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration.
The Inauguration Ceremony takes place in Dublin Castle but due to the city centre location, the gun salute needs to be further afield but within hearing distance.
Field Guns lined up at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in preparation for the 21 gun salute to mark Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration Field Guns facing the croppies acre at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in preparation for the 21 gun salute to mark Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration Field Guns being positioned at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in preparation for the 21 gun salute to mark Catherine Connolly's Presidential Inauguration
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
nmireland.bsky.social
This Underwood typewriter, likely the first with Irish characters, was used by the Gaelic League around 1905.
Now on display in the newly opened Changing Ireland Galleries in Collins Barracks, it’s a powerful symbol of everyday tools shaping Irish identity.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
niamhroisin.bsky.social Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman @niamhroisin.bsky.social · 8d
I kept finding cló gaelach everywhere this weekend - a typewriter @nmireland.bsky.social , font on school signage, and blocks of type at the National Print Museum #gaeilge #clógaelach
Irish language font signage Cailíní in cló gaelach signage Cló gaelach typewriter Blocks of cló gaelach type
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
nmireland.bsky.social
🧪 Curious minds welcome!
Families, drop into the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks for a hands-on science experience this Saturday #ScienceWeek2025.
📅 Sat 15 Nov | 🕒 11–1pm
🎟️ Free & family-friendly – no booking needed!
Details: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Fossils of extinct marine animals from the handling collection.
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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laibluesky.bsky.social
Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections.
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.

Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959

Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections
Join the LAI Rare Books Group to learn how climate change affects buildings and special collections in libraries.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
Joanne Hamilton, Documentation Officer at the National Museum of Ireland, shares the story of an ornate fire flint purse—known as a Mechang. This fascinating object reveals the artistry and cultural significance of personal accessories: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec...
#NMIBlog #RegistrationCorner
Flint purse. Image by Kyle Tunney. © National Museum of Ireland
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
Drop by Collins Barracks in November for free guided tours, open days and quiet hours. Discover the new Changing Ireland Galleries, get a guided tour of the conservation labs, Mark Armistice Day and drop into the Dead Zoo lab.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Drop by Collins Barracks in November for free guided tours, open days and quiet hours. Discover the new Changing Ireland Galleries, get a guided tour of the conservation labs, Mark Armistice Day and drop into the Dead Zoo lab.
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
Got an object with a story? We believe every object holds a piece of history - and yours could be part of it.
From heirlooms to gig tickets- bring yours to the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks & chat with curators
📍 Thursday, 6th Nov 6-7 PM
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/late-night...
Doll & Box, Crolly, Co. Donegal - one of the most famous doll companies in Europe
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
nmireland.bsky.social
Join us at Collins Barracks for a free Audio tour of the new Changing Ireland galleries, interpreting Irish political, cultural and social history from 1900 to 2020
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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“No Sanctuary

It’s Hallowe’en. The turnip-man’s lopped head
Blazes at us through split bottle glass
And fumes and swims up like a wrecker’s lantern.
Death mask of harvest,
l mocker at All Souls
With scorching smells, red dog’s eyes in the night
We ring and stare into unhallowed light”
Seamus Heaney
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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justrena.bsky.social
The turnip is what I grew up with. When darkness fell, you'd go out with your lantern and sparklers, and the world of winter was upon you, with ragged trees and starlings swirling above at sunset.
The next day the smell of the lantern was putrification. Can't help think now, pure phenomenology
nigelmonaghan-nh.bsky.social Nigel Monaghan @nigelmonaghan-nh.bsky.social · 17d
Happy #Halloween from Ireland where a carved turnip started a craze. We celebrate ‘Samhain’ from sunset as an ancient Celtic tradition to mark the end of harvest and beginning of winter. Plaster replica of carved turnip in National Museum of Ireland - Country Life #samhain @nmireland.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Keeper of the Natural History Museum of Ireland, Paolo Viscardi talks weird collections, ‘sexy’ science and the role of museums in a biodiversity crisis.
Why Ireland’s Dead Zoo is as much about the living
Keeper of Ireland’s Natural History Museum, Paolo Viscardi talks weird collections, ‘sexy’ science and the role of museums in a biodiversity crisis.
www.siliconrepublic.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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robertbohan.bsky.social
Great update on the contemporary collections at the National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social including the Queen of Ireland’s dress @pantibliss.bsky.social These are both great accounts to follow!

Panti's dress to Rory's Strat: how the National Museum got modern
Panti's dress to Rory's Strat: how the National Museum got modern
Featuring over 250 fascinating objects, the new Changing Ireland galleries at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, mark the biggest expansion of public galleries at NMI in over two decade...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM