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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)vsMarsh's Library
Both Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) and Marsh's Library are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) ranks marginally higher than Marsh's Library. Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is ranked #13 in Dublin with approval from 8 sources like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
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Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Travel + Leisure "IMMA commissions site-specific works by an international roster of contemporary artists and displays them in a vast set of buildings that were once the Royal Hospital Kilmainham." Full review
Time Out "One of the most important 17th-century buildings in Ireland, the Royal Hospital was designed by Sir William Robinson in 1684 to serve as a nursing home for retired soldiers." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is a must for any art enthusiasts visiting Dublin!" Full review
On the Grid "IMMA is the best place in Ireland to experience contemporary art." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum exhibits 20C Irish and international art, as well as putting on associated live theatre and music performances." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Situated within the imposing 17th-century Royal Hospital Kilmainham, IMMA is an impressive setting for a collection of modern art." Full review
Frommer's "Set in a beautiful 17th-century former hospital building, this small but handsome museum has a strong collection of modern art dating from the 1940s to the present day" Full review
Fodor's "Housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the Irish Museum of Modern Art concentrates on the work of contemporary Irish artists along with regular international exhibitions" Full review
Marsh's Library Fodor's
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St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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Fodor's "When Ireland's first public library was founded and endowed in 1701 by Narcissus Marsh, the Archbishop of Dublin, it was made open to "All Graduates and Gentlemen"." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This magnificently preserved scholars' library, virtually unchanged in three centuries, is one of Dublin's most beautiful open secrets, and an absolute highlight of any visit." Full review
Time Out "This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most atmospheric spots in Dublin, Marsh’s Library is a hauntingly beautiful building, which has barely changed in three centuries." Full review
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At the back of the library, there are three ornate alcoves with wire doors, used as “reading cages”—readers would have been locked in when they were studying a rare book, to avoid theft.
Atlas Obscura "The oldest public library in Ireland. " Full review
The Telegraph "Tucked into a quiet street behind St Patrick’s Cathedral lies a handsome Queen Anne-era building, surrounded by pleasant gardens." Full review
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Come here for atmospheric reading rooms, excellent and frequently changing exhibitions and a colourful history – and be sure to have a look at the cages into which readers were formerly locked in order to stop them stealing the books…
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh." Full review
Independent "The 18th century Marsh’s Library looks exactly as it did 300 years ago, the shelves heaving with giant leather-bound tomes and the intoxicating scent of old books filling the air"
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May 13, 2022
