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Chester Beatty vs National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Chester Beatty Library and National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Chester Beatty Library scores slightly better than National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. Chester Beatty Library has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, On the Grid and Michelin Guide.
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Dublin Castle Dublin 2 Ireland
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The world-famous library, in the grounds of Dublin Castle, houses the collection of mining engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875–1968), bequeathed to the Irish State on his death."
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Time Out
"Many of the finest works from Sir Alfred Chester Beatty's priceless art collection are housed in this purpose-built museum."
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Fodor's
"A connoisseur's delight, this "library" is considered one of the overlooked treasures of Ireland."
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On sunny days the garden is one of the most tranquil places in central Dublin.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Sir Alfred Chester Beatty established one of the most beautiful collections of Islamic and Far Eastern art... part of it is permanently exhibited on the edge of the gardens of Dublin Castle."
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"Bibliophiles will be enthralled by the Chester Beatty Library, home to a vast collection of manuscripts and books, as well as prints and paintings."
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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
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Kildare St. Annex, 7–9 Merrion Row, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2
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"One of four branches of The National Museum of Ireland, and home to a fabled collection of Irish artifacts dating from 7000 BC to the present."
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Lonely Planet
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"The mother of Irish museums and the country’s most important cultural institution was established in 1977 as the primary repository of the nation’s archaeological treasures."
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The star attractions are all here... enthralling stuff!
Time Out
"Established in 1877 by the Science and Art Museums Act, the National Museum is deservedly one of Dublin's most popular attractions."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"With Collins Barracks, this forms the setting for the collections of the National Museum and focuses on archaeological and Celtic items, including the remarkable Treasury."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Archeology arm holds an extensive collection of treasures within a magnificent Victorian Palladian building. The exhibits are dazzling, with treasures spilling over several floors."
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