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National Museum of Ireland- Natural History vs Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Both are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Kilmainham Gaol is the choice of most professionals compared to National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. Kilmainham Gaol scores 92 with accolades from 9 reviewers including Atlas Obscura, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
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Merrion St., Dublin 2
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Fodor's
"One of four branches of the National Museum of Ireland, this museum is little changed from Victorian times and remains a fascinating repository."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Compared to the multimedia this and interactive that of virtually every modern museum, this is a beautifully preserved example of Victorian charm and scientific wonderment."
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Travel + Leisure
"Housed in a graceful building that is itself a sort of exhibit... this archaeological museum explores Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage."
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Afar Magazine
"The section on Ireland's prehistoric gold, including exquisitely-wrought jewellery from the bronze and iron ages, is particularly interesting."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Purpose-built in 1890, the museum houses the country's archaeological collections."
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
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Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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"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
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"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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