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Tour: The History of Art in Ireland
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
16 January - 30 January 2026
Family friendly
Free to visit
Join this free tour to learn about the history of art from the National Museum of Ireland's archaeology collection. On this tour, learn about the development of art in Ireland from the Stone Age to Early Medieval Ireland.

See megalithic art from the Stone Age on the replica passage tomb, discover the techniques in gold of Bronze Age metalworkers on the lunulae and sun discs, learn about the influence of the Iron Age art style, La Tène, and its impact into Early Medieval Ireland on objects including the Ardagh Chalice and the 'Tara' Brooch.

No booking required, places allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Adults, Families with children 8+. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.

Fri 16 Jan at 12.30pm / Fri 30 Jan at 12.30pm

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Event details
Dates
16 January - 30 January 2026
Time
Start 12:30
Price
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, 35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland
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