Stoneybatter Festival at Collins Barracks

Saturday, 20th June 2026 - Stoneybatter Festival
13:00 Architecture Tours of Collins Barracks
14:00 Architecture Tours of Collins Barracks

Curious about Collins Barracks? This Stoneybatter Festival, join us for a special tour exploring the history and architecture of this remarkable building. Once the largest purpose-built army barracks in Ireland and Britain, this imposing structure has a 300-year history! Discover the secrets hidden in its rock walls and spacious squares, the architectural quirks that colour the historic site on the banks of the Liffey. This tour will be taking place outdoors so dress appropriately for the weather!

Sunday, 21st June 2026 - Stoneybatter Festival
14:00 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks
15:30 Irish-Sign Language Interpreted - LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks

Come along this Stoneybatter Festival for a rich and informative historical tour of the National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks exploring LGBTQIA+ history in the Museum’s collections. This tour views the Museum’s exhibitions through alternative lenses, bringing some hidden histories and perspectives to the fore. Focusing on objects and individuals from the 17th to the 21st century, the tour reveals a wide variety of identities, genders and sexualities along the way.

The 15:30 LGBTQIA+ tour on this date will be Irish Sign Language Interpreted, and first preference will be given to those who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.