When we visit Dublin we can't keep away from this place. One of the best attractions to those who love Irish history. This time, besides viewing the Sir John Lavery "Treaty" exhibit again, we took the general tour given by one of the very knowledgeable guides on Sunday afternoon. Our guide, Lisa, really brought the museum to life with her stories and interesting facts. We highly recommend this museum to everyone. It's housed in the Michael Collins barracks, formerly the barracks for the British army before 1922. There is also a person we want to mention who always recognizes my wife and I when we visit (even though we hadn't been there in six months). Her name is Catrina and she always greets us with a smile at the front entrance desk. M. Greg Miller

This museum has an awesome collection of historical artifacts from many eras in Ireland’s history. The museum is well done and easy to follow. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the decorative arts areas and my husband enjoyed the military history section.

Military presence on this site goes back to the first building constructed on site in 1701. The current building architecture pretty well sums up the oppressive British presence in Ireland. It is fascinating and terrifying at the same time. The displays inside the building are varied and very interesting. From an extensive display of Irish military history to clothing, silver ware, clocks, statues. The collection in this building is like nothing I have ever seen before. If you are thinking of visiting, I recommend spending the entire day on site. It's well worth a visit.

This museum is a little further out from Central Dublin, but easy to get to. It's also within easy walking distance to the Guiness Storehouse. The Decorative Arts Museum is housed in a former military barracks and contains a most eclectic collection of objects relating to Irish history. The military portion is especially interesting. Allow yourself about 2 plus hours to view the collection.

this is a huge place, so bring time or concentrate on specific parts only. Located in former barracks you have to walk a lot to check things out. Free entry and good for a rainy day. We did focus on the Decorative Arts and it was a pleasant surprise to see the great variety of exhibits. Many are located in drawers which is a bit inconvenient.

Absolutely loved this, I came with the plan just to see the clothing and stayed on to see the furniture, and that took most of the afternoon to do properly. If you want to see it all - carefully - plan for a full day. It would be nice if there was a cafe o site as that would enable a full day's exploration.

A wonderful museum to visit when you are in Dublin. It's different from most museum because it is really surprising in its collection of exhibitions. From historical fabrics and fashion to military history, architecture and Asian art collection, as well as furniture over the history of Ireland. Unfortunately, the photos exhibition was off the walls...Only the posters with the story behind it were still on display. An excellent way to learn about the history and culture of Ireland. Warmly recommended. Oh, and it's free. No tickets required.

The staff were the friendliest staff I’ve ever met in a museum. We talked to a person at reception when we entered, then Brigid who gave us the tour, then a different person at reception and all three of them were so passionate about the museum. The guided tour was sooo interesting. The tapestry was my favourite bit. Wear good walking shoes because the museum is big.

Clothing, some furniture, porcelain and glassware… an Asian display. It’s right at the red line “Museum” stop. Of the 3 National museums I like the Archeology the best, then the Gallery, then the Decorative arts. All three are free. The Irish clothing designers area was very well done! And we also saw ‘Black Jack’s’ saddle and a Hurdy Gurdy!