Military Museums

Collins Barracks Cork, MILITARY MUSEUM

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This Museum, opened in 1985, is dedicated to the memory of those who died while performing their duty at home and overseas. Located in Cork’s oldest continually occupied building immediately inside the garrison’s main gate, its core collection is a wide range of memorabilia associated with Michael Collins.

The objects and material displayed in the Museum are presented in a manner the visitor can interpret to gain an appreciation of the history of Collins Barracks as more than a story of bricks and mortar, of treasures and artefacts, but the story of the men and women who garrisoned the barracks – its soldiers, from 1801 to modern times.

Curator: Mr Jim Horgan
Tel: 00 353 (0)21 451 4252

Opening Times:
10 am to 1 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Or at other times by request to the Officer Commanding, Collins Barracks, Cork
Tel: 00 353 (0)21 451 4199

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• Special Links
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  Research Guide by Section

  
  Part 1

  • Introduction
  • Getting Started

  Part 2

  • Using Archives - Basic Tips
  • List of Archives

  Part 3

  • Museums & Heritage Sites
  • List of Museums
  • Military Museums
  • List of Heritage Sites
  • List of Battlefields & Castles

  Part 4

  • Libraries
  • Other Institutions
  • Military Tours

  Part 5

  • Pre 19th & 20th Century
  • 19th & 20th Century

  Part 6

  • Using the Web
  
  

• The Header Photograph:
  "Prospect of the Barracks of Dublin from St James Church Yard" painting by Joseph Tudor, etched by James McArdell 1753.”
  © National Museum copyright.

• The Sword Logo
  The sword is titled the Lisnacrogher (Co. Antrim) Sword, and the scroll on the side (one side is an inversion of the other) are from its scabbard.