The National Maritime Museum is delighted to participate again in Spring into Heritage this Spring 2026.
Our tours will begin on Monday 30th March and finish on 29th April.
The Museum is housed in Dún Laoghaire’s 180-year-old Mariner’s Church, opposite dlr LexIcon.
Our volunteer guides will bring you on a voyage of discovery, enthralling you with stories of discovery, heroism, war, and disasters at sea.
See nature and art inspired by the sea.
Hear about innovative Irish inventions, scientists and local mariners.
Try Sailor’s Knots or take a Pirate-selfie!
A 3D virtual tour can be viewed here.
There are two tours each Monday and Wednesday only.
They should take roughly one hour.
The first tour starts at 11:00 am and the last at 12:15 pm.
They are suitable for schools, students, families, historic groups and individuals interested in local history.
| Date | Monday March 30th April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Wednesday April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | |
| Time | 11am & 12.15pm (Mon & Wed) 2 tours per day 4 tours per week Must be pre-booked here | |
| Duration | 60 minutes | |
| Maximum Capacity | 30 peopleWheelchair accessibility is lower level only | |
| Meeting Point | National Maritime Museum, Haigh Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin A96 C8X7 | |
| Venue | National Maritime Museum | |
| Public Transport | DART Station: Dún Laoghaire Buses: go to TFI Journey Planner |