National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History
| Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann - Na hEalaíona Maisiúla ⁊ Stair | |
 Entrance to the museum | |
  Location of the museum in Dublin | |
| Established | 18 September 1997 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Collins Barracks Benburb Street Dublin Dublin 7 Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°20′54″N 6°17′09″W / 53.348367°N 6.28581°W |
| Type | National museum |
| Collection size | 150,000 items |
| Visitors | 313,790 (2009)[1] |
| Public transit access |
Museum Luas station  Dublin Bus routes: 25, 25A, 66, 67, 90 |
| Website |
museum |
| National Museum of Ireland network | |
The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History (Irish: Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann - Na hEalaíona Maisiúla ⁊ Stair) is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland located at the former Collins Barracks in the Arbour Hill area of Dublin, Ireland. The main focus of the galleries is on arts, craft and wares, including exhibits on: Irish coins and currency, silverware, furniture, folklife and costumes, ceramics, and glassware. Included are artifacts such as Etruscan vases, gauntlets worn by King William at the Battle of the Boyne, a life belt and oar salvaged from the wreck of the RMS Lusitania and a pocket book carried by Wolfe Tone whilst imprisoned in the Barracks.
| Preceding station | Luas | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield towards Connolly or The Point |
Red Line | Heuston towards Tallaght |
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