National Museum of Ireland

Our purpose is to:

* Collect, preserve, promote and exhibit all examples of Ireland’s portable material heritage and natural history
* Interpret and promote the collections and make them accessible to audiences at home and abroad
* Be the authoritative voice on the relevant aspects of Irish heritage, culture and natural history
* Maintain the lead role in education, research and scholarship  pertaining to the collections and their contexts

The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History is home to a wide range of objects, which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware; as well as examples of Folklife and costume.