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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History vs Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Both Kilmainham Gaol and National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Kilmainham Gaol ranks slightly better than National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History. Kilmainham Gaol ranks #5 in Dublin with recommendations from 9 reviews such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
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Benburb St., Dublin 7
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Fodor's
"In one gigantic treasure chest, is the full panoply of the National Museum's collection of glass, silver, furniture, and other decorative arts."
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Headlining the collections are some extraordinary objects, including the Fonthill Vase... and the Lord Chancellor's Mace.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"As magnificent as any structure you'll see in Ireland."
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Time Out
"Housed in the breathtaking confines of the barracks... this branch of the National Museum of Ireland contains the nation's most significant collection of decorative art."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Collins Barracks (1700) used to house 3 000 men and 1 000 horses... the displays cover decorative arts."
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Frommer's
"The collection tells the story of Irish (and world) history through fashion, jewelry, furniture, and other decorative arts, with the bulk of the collection spanning the 1760s to the 1960s."
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Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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Let's Go
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Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Fodor's
"Leaders of many failed Irish rebellions spent their last days in this grim, forbidding structure, and it holds a special place in the myth and memory of the country."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you have any desire to understand Irish history – especially the juicy bits about resistance to English rule – then a visit to this former prison is an absolute must."
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Time Out
"This remains the best-known Irish lock-up and one of the most fascinating buildings in the country."
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Let's Go
"Indeed, Kilmainham Gaol is most famous for having housed many famous Irish revolutionaries—many of the central figures in the 1916 Easter Rising were taken here and killed. "
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Atlas Obscura
"One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children. "
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