World Wars I and II exhibition
The permanent exhibition focuses on World War 1 and 2, and is deliberately hands-on: visitors are invited to hold original artefacts, feel the weight of a rifle's cold steel and handle a coarse woollen uniform.
Irish Military War Museum
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About
A hands-on military museum outside Collon where you can pick up original artefacts, feel the weight of a rifle's cold steel and handle a coarse woollen uniform. Its permanent exhibition covers World Wars I and II, with living history events spanning Roman times to the present.
Things to Do
Living history events and workshops
Regular living history weekends, lectures and workshops cover all eras from Roman to modern times, and are included in the standard museum entrance fee. The museum publishes an event schedule to pick from.
Film and TV props
Costumes and props from film and TV classics are part of the collection on show alongside the military displays.
School and group tours
Tours for schools and groups of 10 or more people can be arranged and run every day of the week.
Private functions and events
A conference room at the museum can be hired for private functions and events; contact the museum for details.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Seasonal, summer-only opening. The website's Summer Opening Times notice currently reads "Sorry, we are now closed." Check ahead before travelling.
- Admission: Annual adult pass €75; standard single-visit prices are not published on the website.
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