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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)vsNational Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology ranks slightly higher than Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology comes in at 92 with endorsements from 6 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Afar Magazine
On the Grid
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Fodor's
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
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology Fodor's
Lonely Planet Time Out Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Kildare St. Annex, 7–9 Merrion Row, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"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." Full review
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With eight permanent exhibitions, this free archaeology-focused museum can feel daunting—but it's still well worth planning a visit." Full review
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Don't miss the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition, where you’ll find Bog Bodies—human remains found in Ireland’s boglands during the Iron Age. Today they're perfectly preserved, complete with hair, teeth, and even eyelashes.
Frommer's "Established in 1890, this museum is a reflection of Ireland's heritage from 2000 B.C. to the present." Full review
