Built in 1794, 63 Merrion Square served as an elegant and ‘substantial Dwelling House’ for Dublin’s elite for over a century, before its acquisition by the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland in 1917. The building is unique in Dublin, being the only fully intact Georgian town-house in the city, from its coal cellars under the front pavement to the original coach house and stables beyond the garden.

This family friendly tour will explore stories of past and present at Society House through its architecture and decorative arts, recently restored garden and engaging with the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland’s collections. Throughout the tour children and adults are openly encouraged to share their knowledge and imaginations within the buildings numerous spaces, as the guide will demonstrate how personal choices for colours, furnishings and architectural features were essential to the enjoyment and process of finishing a house to ‘taste’ in Georgian Ireland.

The tour is suitable for ages 10 and up.

Meeting point: Entrance of 63 Merrion Square South

This tour is pre-book only, Please email rsai@rsai.ie for booking

Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs welcome