HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsNational Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barracks
Ireland
Your pass entitles you to a free guidebook (worth €6) at this free to enter museum. A former military barracks, this decorative arts and history collection is a cornerstone of the National Museum of Ireland. Browse the decorative arts collection encompassing silver, ceramics, jewellery and more.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, a site where the echoes of military drills have been replaced by the hushed curiosity of museum visitors. This magnificent complex is the longest continuously running…
Listen in the app2Clarke Square — Architecture and Airflow
Standing here in Clarke Square, formerly known as Palatine Square, you are at the heart of the original barracks layout. This massive open space was used for daily drill practices, inspections, and parades for centuries. …
Listen in the app3The Stokes Tapestry — A Soldier’s Needlework
In the 'Soldiers and Chiefs' exhibition, we find one of the museum's most intimate and detailed objects: the Stokes Tapestry. This remarkable piece of folk art was created by Stephen Stokes, a member of the British Army, while he…
Listen in the app4The Statue of Saint Melasha — Folklore and Survival
In the 'Curator's Choice' gallery, we encounter a remarkable oak statue of Saint Melasha, dating back to the thirteenth or fourteenth century. Saint Melasha was a sixth-century Irish bishop and the patron saint of Inishmurray, an…
Listen in the app5The Worth Gown — Victorian Elegance and Branding
Continuing in the 'Curator's Choice' gallery, we find a stunning example of late Victorian high fashion: the Worth Gown. This dress was worn by Mrs. …
Listen in the app6The Japanese Palanquin — Edo Period Luxury
In the 'Out of Storage' gallery, we encounter an extraordinary piece of international history: a Japanese palanquin from the eighteenth-century Edo period. A palanquin is a type of litter or carriage designed to be carried by…
Listen in the app7The Fonthill Vase — A Yuan Dynasty Treasure
Finally, we come to one of the museum's greatest international treasures: the Fonthill Vase. This delicate piece of Chinese porcelain was made between 1300 and 1340 during the Yuan Dynasty and is regarded as the earliest…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, we reflect on the incredible transformation of this site. We have walked from the stark military realities of Clarke Square to the intricate…
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What is National Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barracks?
National Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barracks is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.3489, -6.2864 |
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