Collins Barracks, Dublin

Name: Collins Barracks
Address: Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: +44 20 7293 0972

#356 among attractions in Dublin

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Collins Barracks is a former military barracks in the Arbour Hill area of Dublin, Ireland. The buildings now house the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1702 (322 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'51"N, 6°17'7"W

Address

Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

Contact

+44 20 7293 0972

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Day trips

Collins Barracks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guinness Storehouse, The Brazen Head, Old Jameson Distillery, Croppies' Acre.

0.4 miS
Museum
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
11 min walk • The Guinness Storehouse stands proudly as a beacon of Irish heritage in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This historic building, once a fermentation plant for the iconic Guinness Brewery, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art visitor experience, dedicated to the...
0.4 miSE
Nightlife
The Brazen Head, Dublin
11 min walk • Steeped in history and brimming with old-world charm, The Brazen Head claims the title of Dublin's oldest pub, with a storied past dating back to 1198. Nestled in the heart of Ireland's vibrant capital, this celebrated establishment is not just a place to enjoy a pint...
~1770 ftE
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery stands as an emblematic testament to Ireland's storied whiskey-making tradition. This historic site, once the epicenter of Irish whiskey production, has been transformed into an immersive museum that invites...
~170 ftW
Park
Croppies' Acre, Dublin
1 min walk • The Croppies' Acre, officially the Croppies Acre Memorial Park, is a public park in Dublin, Ireland. It contains a memorial to the dead of the 1798 Rebellion.
0.4 miE
Church, Reportedly haunted, Sacred and religious sites
St Michan's Church, Dublin
11 min walk • St. Michan's Church is a Church of Ireland church located in Church Street, Dublin, Ireland. The first Christian chapel on this site dated from 1095, and operated as a Catholic church until the Reformation. The current church dates from 1686, and has served Church of Ireland parishioners in Dublin for more than 300 years.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin
11 min walk • Father Mathew Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. It occupies the approximate site of the original, and for many years only, Bridge of Dublin, dating back to the 11th century.
~670 ftSE
Bridge
James Joyce Bridge, Dublin
4 min walk • James Joyce Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, joining the south quays to Blackhall Place on the north side. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it is a single-span structural steel design, 40 m long.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
12 min walk • The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, commonly known as John's Lane Church, is a large Roman Catholic Church located on Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland. It was opened in 1874 on the site of the medieval St. John's Hospital, founded c. 1180. It is served by the Augustinian Order.
~1470 ftW
Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin
8 min walk • Seán Heuston Bridge is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station, Dublin. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively.
~1740 ftS
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
9 min walk • St. James' Catholic Church in Dublin, Ireland is church in Dublin, Ireland, built in 1852. It and the neighbouring St. James' Church and Cemetery, Dublin are both located on St. James Street or James Street.
~1120 ftW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Anna Livia, Dublin
6 min walk • Anna Livia is a bronze monument located in Croppies' Acre Memorial Park in Dublin, Ireland. It was formerly located on O'Connell Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Collins Barracks open?

Collins Barracks is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Collins Barracks?

Nearby attractions include Croppies' Acre, Dublin (1 min walk), Rory O'More Bridge, Dublin (2 min walk), National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Dublin (3 min walk), James Joyce Bridge, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Collins Barracks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Collins Barracks:

Bus

Wolfe Tone Quay, Ellis Street • Lines: 145, 26, 79, 79A (2 min walk)
Victoria Quay, Guinness Store • Lines: 145, 79, 79A (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (8 min walk)
Museum • Lines: Luas Red Line (2 min walk)

Train

Heuston (10 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (11 min walk)