Excellent museum with free admission. Asks for a small donation which is optional but recommend as they do work hard and are all friendly. Lots to do. Lots to see. Spread over 3 floors with some beautiful designed exhibitions. Little miffed the coffee shop has gone as would have loved a coffee,cake and a sit down as a lot of walking around the building. The large reception are would be a beneficial place for a coffee area as this is where everyone enters & exits through. Just a food for thought!

It is very nice and huge museum 😀. It is a good museum and please take 1 entire day for this. They also have a small coffee van and a restaurant inside.

Wonderful place to visit while in Dublin. Easy access with the Luas (public train—fairly cheap) and free to the public. So many beautiful and informative things to see—and the place is HUGE. You could easily spent an entire day there, and they have exhibits covering everything from the military history of Ireland, to its geology, geography, arts, and fashion. Not to mention the building it is located in is both historic and beautiful. Greatly enjoyed my time there.

One of the most important place to visit in Dublin, if you are visiting Ireland don’t forget to visit and it’s located in city Center. pictures from St Patrick’s day festival. #Explore Irish History.

Really interesting look at the history of the military in Ireland and some great exhibits.

Great museum! Lots of different exhibits, and much to choose from depending on what you would like to see. We really liked the fashion exhibit and the Asian exhibit in particular. The flow of the museum really works as you go from room to another and it makes sense. We happened to go on a day when there was a big GAA match happening in town so the museum was completely empty and I think that added to the experience as it was more pleasant that way. Definitely go when it’s empty, worth a visit!

Awesome museum with no charges to see. There's a place if u fell up for a donation. Impossible to see all in one visit!!! There's 3 floors with so much that i can't describe in a simple review. Only the building it self it's already admirable.. highly recommend more than 2 visits.

I am speechless after witnessing this building, it is 250yrs old building and stand like a giant. Building itself a master piece they maintained it so well. I found this museum awesome, astonishing. You can not digest all its things in a single day. I will visit it again soon.

A must visit! Very helpful staff, lovely curio shop that I returned to the next day to go buy a gift. Only saw half the museum as our time was limited. Beautiful exhibitions, curator's choice is a must-see and by far our favourite! We loved the interactive exhibitions. The information given was wonderful to read. We will go back to see more.

Neat use of the old barracks building. You'll want to spend around 2 hours walking around to see most everything depending on which exhibits they have available. It's an interesting and informative way to take shelter from the rain on a dreary afternoon.

Very interested museum right in the heart of Dublin. The building used to be the military headquarters for the British army. There are military history and decorative art permanent exhibitions. The military history part of the museum is the most interesting. The exhibition covers the time periods from the middle ages up to the present.The admission these days are free and it is not too crowded. Highly recommended for a visit if you are in Dublin. Covid-19 safety protocols are fully implemented. You are required to wear a mask and keep social distance. Hand sanitizer stations are widely available.

Not exactly what I expected if i am being honest but it was quite peaceful and beautiful regardless. However I encountered a room full of mannequins and have never ran out so fast. Realized I had a phobia that day. They look absolutely realistic and creepy I couldn’t even focus on the fashion. Great museum overall though if you want a peaceful walkthrough

Some really cool exhibits, several areas were not available during our visit.

Conveniently located at a red line Luas stop, the National Museum of Ireland is an architectural gem, with its massive and impressive structure. The best part? Entry is free. Inside, you'll find diverse sections covering Irish war history, details about the famine, and a fascinating array of artifacts from around the world. As a history enthusiast, the artifacts were truly captivating—a must-visit for anyone interested in rich historical collections.

A lovely free museum with a great variety of exhibitions on design, architecture, fashion, furniture, war and more. You can tell that some exhibitions are aged but they are all still very informative. The layout is nice and straightforward, because the museum is a square shaped building. Good way to spend some time if you’re in the area, museum is grand and spacious with beautiful green spaces outside.

The museum is enormous, you can find countless pieces of art, paintings and objects from all over the world. You really need more than a couple of hours to visit all the building, and if you want to know about history and recent conflicts in Ireland, it's the place to go. The real size wax figures were impressive, as the machinery and objects displayed, like the planes. The building is a really wonderful piece of architecture and a beautiful place to walk outside on a nice sunny day, we were because there was an outside fair and had a great day. We enter for free and the staff was so kind and willing to help. Definitely will be coming back.

My favorite museum experience in Dublin. Exhibits are engaging and memorable. Well worth the trip. Admission is free but leave a donation. The exhibits are far better than any of the pay to see venues. This museum is a gem.

Amazing museum summarising not just Irish decorative arts but also other parts of the world. Worth a visit.

Quite alright. Not very busy these days. The war memorial section is much interesting than the decorative arts section

Really interesting lovely experience .

A Cultural Gem with a Heartwarming Commitment. One of my greatest joys when traveling is witnessing governments embrace and champion culture and the arts for all. In Ireland, the fact that nearly all museums are free is a celebration in itself! The museum, a vast treasure trove of art and history, demands several hours to explore fully. What truly shines is the dedication to accessibility. Every space is thoughtfully designed to ensure that people with limited mobility or those using wheelchairs can fully partake in the experience. Moreover, I was delighted to discover that the exhibitions here are framed with a gender perspective, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. My heartfelt congratulations go to the curators for the exceptional curation of the exhibits and to the dedicated museum staff for their hard work. It's heartening to see a museum that not only values its art but also the people who come to admire it. I eagerly look forward to returning for another enriching visit.

Great museum with free admission. Big and interesting irish coin collection. A small collection of jewelry and fashion clothing, but I done really beautiful exhibits were interested for me

Free entrance check the website for updates before your visit Large numbers of art crafts displayed Quiet and beautiful you can spend couple of hours without being disturbed Jewelry collection in display covers design, metals and timeline

What can I say it was absolutely amazing lovee every minute of it. Employees on hand just in case anyone gets a bit confused or has a question. I highly recommend all who visit take a look at the Restored sail ship it's in perfect sailing condition right now and a real great tour guide on hand to tell you all about it and it's history of supplying arms to the Irish republican cause a must see in my opinion.

Brought my father for a day out a few weeks ago.. it was brilliant! I loved it and so did he!

Huge selection of War related materials and relics. There's a free guided tour and the admission is free as well. The building is massive and very clean. Staff is super nice. I found that the geology section was rather a "beginners' exhibition" but it must be rather interesting for kids. You can take pictures without the flash. Thursday is long opening hours and there are generally not so many ppl.

Way better than expected from the simple name. Extensive collection of well displayed make artifacts from all across history. Took me two days to see the whole place. :O The back room of off-display artifacts was particularly cool.

If you like museums and history a must to check out. Even just for the building. Free entrance too. I was too short there, one hour. You need more time to stroll around care free. Last minute I had booked for the Dublin Castle, on time slot. So I was in a hurry. But in 1 hour you've walked through the Dublin castle. The part that is open for the public, pretty small compared to National Museum of decorative arts. Best is to safe the national museum for last, if you are doing a museum day out. No time slot needed plus no entrance fee. There is also a gift shop. Which I had no time to check out unfortunately. Next time for sure.

Large collection of Irish historical cal exhibits going back hundreds of years. I particularly liked the collection of Irish police and military exhibits which can be found on the ground floor at the back of the museum.

Great day for my son and I, some extremely interesting exhibits! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Brilliant and free which is great, there is a donation box if you'd like to give even a few euro but no pressure to. Place is great with maps for the lay out and plenty there to take up a couple of hours if your looking at it all and reading up all the info on all the stuff there.

It is a Free Museum with 2 exhibitions, one for history and military, and the other for decorative arts and mode. Each one is divided into parts and it leads you to every floor of the Museum. We did it in thesame day as going to the Zoo in Phoenix Park, a good itinerary to do to visit both Phoenix Park and this Museum at thesame day. In the West side of Dublin.

This is a treasure trove of Irish history which is free to enter and explore. There are some wonderful exhibitions and artefacts to see.

SUCH an amazing venue for gigs, super well organized, clean, deposit required for beer cups to encourage people to return them and not litter, food trucks with vegan and veggie options, super friendly staff and security. Can't wait to go again when someone good is lined up there.

Amazing learning to be done here.

Amazing painting s ..very nice staff all around great experience overall 👍

Had a great Sunday strolling through the museum. Took the opportunity to learn more about Eileen Gray the fabulous Art Deco and modern furnishing designer and architect. Will have to go back as 2 hours was not enough time!

Very nice and helpful staff. The museum is very large and has wide choice of attractions. Is constantly updated. Is good to spend about 2h of time. Admission is free. There are toilets.

A great experience with my grandson.very helpful staff.an amazing barracks.

Fabulous buildings and very well laid out exhibitions.

We attended a concert here not knowing it was a museum, as the venue was listed as Collins Barracks. I was amazed by it as a concert venue! Great spot!

It’s a nice little addition to the big museum but I didn’t found anything unique about this place. I’d rather tiny and the same as all other military museums around Europe.

You want history this place is full of it Well worth a visit give yourself plenty of time and enjoy the trip back to the past

Superb day out. Soldiers and Chiefs exhibition is excellent, and there really is a huge amount of information there to go through. We'll presented, bilingual (As Gaelige). Shame to.miss out on the AV stuff, but that is COVID related. I only had an hour and a half, but I saw the military exhibit, geology of Ireland and the Asgard Very interesting day and for sure I'll bring the kids along next time.

(Translated by Google) Dublin Military Museum, it is, like all national museums = free. A former royal barracks houses interesting collections from the 1916 uprising and the Irish War of Independence. Taking a break for coffee allows you to enjoy the place a little more. (Original) Musée militaire de Dublin, il est, comme tous les musées nationnaux= gratuit. Une ancienne caserne royale accueille des collections intéressantes sur le soulèvement de 1916 et la guerre d'indépendance irlandaise. Faire une pause pour prendre un café permet de profiter un peu plus des lieux.

(Translated by Google) I expected something more, few historical artifacts. the sufficiency because you do not pay. (Original) Mi aspettavo qualcosa di più, pochi reperti storici. la sufficienza perché non si paga.

We go here every year. Fantastic selection of historical war memorabilia, my son loves the life size fighter planes that hang from the ceiling and wide variety of tanks on the ground floor. There is a section on the first floor where you can play and learn with replica guns and on the bottom floor there is a chest with costumes that you could try on pre Covid.

cool, but the fire alarm went off and didn't get to see it all

beautiful museum

Very Interesting

Brilliant place

It is a good place to learn about Irish heritage and it is free

Free entry

The museum offers a great variety of decorating items, from silver items to coins. It also has a dedicated area to military items! The building is nice and the museum is free! It is worth to visit it if you have time

This is an excellent museum. I feel it's not known well enough or perhaps not mentioned enough in Dublin. We actually went on two separate trips as there is so much to see. Definitely give it a look. It's a short enough walk from the city centre or you can jump on the Luas.

Good.helpful staff.but no cafe open.enjoyable. history we never learnt in school or maybe we were not listening.

Interesting journey through history and culture - great exhibition settings

The perfect museum doesn't exist. This one is quite close. With covid 19 half the museum was closed and the best part, aka the interactive exposition weren't accessible. Yet we had a great time

As an American I had no idea of the complexity of the Irish Experience from a military perspective. This museum helped to clear up many of my own misconceptions. It's a very detailed walk through history and you need time to really take in it all. The care that the docents went to in organizing the displays is apparent.

Not all of the Museum is open, but it is free, there are still interesting things to see and the setting inside Collins Barracks is impressive.

Excellent exhibitions. Great items on view and the notes with each are very informative. Pleased to see that the notes were in Irish 1st, followed by English, nicely done ! Ticket slots are limited to 1hour but this is too short for viewing the magnificent military history of Ireland.

Fantastic informative exhibits with plenty to see for the whole family. Hard to believe this is free!

Granddaughter found it scary. Glass around upper galleries was opaque so small children couldn't see over it. No reason for this.

Great museum with excellent exhibitions!

best part of the complex

Absolutely a must for any museum goers. A wast collection of great exhibits.

Great experience for the kids, very interesting and fun. Overall it was a good few hours.

The building is fantastic and the staff are friendly. Unfortunately I found the main exhibition which seemed to be Irish people and armed forces over the centuries, pretty dull though people into old uniforms would no doubt enjoy. The other half of the museum is mainly a large ceramics display. Again I am sure it is really interesting for more cultured people than me, who are into cutlery, crockery and soup tureens etc. There was an excellent temporary exhibition with art pieces reflecting on the Magdalen Laundries.

The Tour is amazing in itself for the stories they tell you

Very informative space about the history of Ireland. Some interactive sections alongside many artifacts, replicas and props to create the story of the war. The history section took us 40 minutes to walk through, with multiple rooms. And at the end finishing off in a room for geology which was also very interesting and designed well. Accessible entrances, elevators and assistance given at the front desk. Free to enter. Good for any age range Recommend a visit for the day

History everywhere....

Myself and my son visited this museum on easter saturday. We enjoyed the visit, it was a lovely day for a trip down memory lane, we learnt about the asgard ship, we took picture of liminal spaces in the museum, something my son wanted to do. The overall visit was worth a trip to see old school art, and some contemporary art within the museum.

Amazing parts of history, was really happy to see representation of the Irish brigade in the American Civil War! Awesome weapons and amazing details of each part of history!