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Marsh's Library vs National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Both are rated highly by professionals. Overall, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is the choice of most professionals compared to Marsh's Library. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 6 sources including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Marsh's Library
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St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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"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"."
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Lonely Planet
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"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."
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Time Out
"This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. "
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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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