National Museum of Ireland

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

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

The Dead Zoo Lab is now open at Collins Barracks!

Step into a world of giant skeletons, rare specimens, and natural wonders - like you’ve never seen before!

[Connaught Telegraph @thecontel]

Storytelling, crafts and carols for ‘Christmas at Turlough Park’

https://t.co/wtPi1fFPof

@NMIreland @MayoDotIE #Mayo #Christmas

[Irish History Bitesize! @lorraineelizab6]

I was at the @NMIreland in Dublin a couple of weeks ago - this is part of the beautiful ceiling upstairs!

📷mine #CeilingsOnSunday

[Dr Amanda Dillon @abjdillon]

This excellent free exhibition Words on the Wave
@NMIreland is extended until Mon 27 Oct! Truly beautiful manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland - home to early Irish monks. Some of these are in Ireland for the first time in 1000 yrs alongside other fab artefacts. Go!

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

See Mary Robinson's famous purple suit in the newly opened Changing Ireland galleries at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. https://t.co/62f0ksi7cX

[RTÉ Brainstorm @RTEBrainstorm]

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: Mary Robinson's famous purple suit demonstrates how, on her inauguration day in 1990, she became a national advocate, trendsetter, leader and role model, writes @thekickart @NMIreland https://t.co/ZAPL9UOkVc

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

@pmokane Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to the Changing Ireland Galleries- did you pick a favorite artifact and what did it make you think about Ireland?

[Paul O’Kane @pmokane]

Highly recommend the new exhibition @NMIreland Collins Barracks. #IrishHistory

[アイルランド大使館 Ireland in Japan @IrishEmbJapan]

【#ハロウィーン について 4】
ハロウィーンには、あの世からやってくる悪霊を追い払うために大きな焚き火が焚かれます。人々はカブをくり抜き、残り火を入れて家へ持ち帰ります。🇺🇸に移民したアイルランド人は、入手しやすい🎃を使いました。
📷 @NMIreland

#ハロウィーン発祥の地 #HomeofHalloween

[Maïa Dunphy @MaiaDunphy]

Late night opening tonight at @NMIreland ! No better way to spend an Autumnal evening, 6-7.30pm 🥰
https://t.co/byNQFXntXh

[Milltown Heritage @MilltownHeritag]

A wonderful day with Milltown Heritage as pupils from @milltown_ns & Belmont NS showcased their Natural History Project at the Dead Zoo Lab exhibition in Dublin. @ItsOurHeritage

[Ireland's Fossil Heritage @IrishFossils]

New artwork on North Main Street! 🎨 Fossils of brachiopods, gastropods & corals come alive in a stunning utility box painting by @tomhdoig funded by @corkcitycouncil’s Community Heritage Grant. 🐚🪸 Explore more with our Fossil Map 👉 https://t.co/tUzW3qJoJm

[Pádraig Ó Finneadha @pfeeney2016]

Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann National Museum of Ireland

Mear-scaipeadh míle bliain ó shin

Cuir aithne ar na Manaigh Éireannacha

Cheannródaíocha a d'Athraigh an Eoraip ó bhonn sa Luath-Mheánaois

Friotail thar Farraige: Éire agus St. Gallen san Eoraip sa Luath-Mheán-Aois
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@rtenews

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

While at #Ploughing2025, the Irish Antiquities team spoke to @AgrilandIreland about how farmers help protect Ireland’s archaeological heritage—and what they should do if they or anyone uncover artefacts.
🎥 Watch: https://t.co/zVyGA8wKTt

[Aidan O'Hanlon @MusingMollusc]

The most famous hornet in Ireland

[Polish Embassy IRL @PLinIreland]

Here is a throwback to the fantastic lecture on Casimir Markievicz, a Polish artist in bohemian Dublin, delivered by @emilymfg in early Sep in @dublincastleOPW. Find out more about Casimir & his wife Constance at the centre of Dublin's bohemian circles https://t.co/Uo9Ivj50sI

[Culture Night Dublin @CultureNightDub]

✨ Culture Night Dublin celebrates 20 years this Friday!

Thousands are expected to join the capital’s biggest night of creativity as arts, heritage, music and performance light up the city streets – and every event is free to attend!

Find out more: https://t.co/jv4Yzx9Upu

[Department of Culture, Communications and Sport @DeptCultureIRL]

Ghuigh na hAirí @podonovan agus Charlie @McConalogue gach rath inniu orthu siúd a bheas páirteach sa Chomórtas Náisiúnta Treabhdóireachta.
Beidh ceiliúradh ar oidhreacht chultúrtha doláimhsithe na tíre, ár stair bheo & tuilleadh i bPuball na Roinne

🔗https://t.co/82Sx5NRrzJ

[Irish History Bitesize! @lorraineelizab6]

Closure Notice: 17.09.25

The @NMIreland on Kildare Street, Dublin will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, 17th September!

If you are planning on going to the wonderful Words on the Wave exhibition, take note! It is on until 24 October, so you still have time to see it! 📷mine

[Polish Embassy IRL @PLinIreland]

This weekend is your last chance to visit the exhibiton on Casimir Markievicz and bohemian Dublin in @dublincastleOPW! The show is over on Monday so make a weekend plan to find out about this prolific Polish artist & husband to 🇮🇪 revolutionary Constance. https://t.co/jPZFSRqD3E

[Irish Embassy Canada @IrlEmbCanada]

If you are a survivor, or person affected by Ireland’s institutional past, or historical adoption practices, you can apply to take part in @NMireland’s Lived Experience Panel & the Special Advocate’s Advisory Council. Your input is important. Visit: https://t.co/LT8CMTiZS8

[Embassy of Ireland @IrelandEmbGB]

If you are a survivor or person affected by Ireland’s institutional past or historical adoption practices, you can apply to take part in the National Centre for Research & Remembrance Steering Group, @NMIreland’s Lived Experience Panel and the Special Advocate’s Advisory Council.