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Marsh's Library vs National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

Both are rated very highly by experts. On balance, National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History ranks marginally higher than Marsh's Library. National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History is ranked #11 in Dublin with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Time Out, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Marsh's Library
Marsh's Library
8 / 10
St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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Fodor's 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 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 Condé Nast Traveler
"Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. " Full review
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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
8 / 10
Benburb St., Dublin 7
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Fodor's 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." Full review
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Headlining the collections are some extraordinary objects, including the Fonthill Vase... and the Lord Chancellor's Mace.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"As magnificent as any structure you'll see in Ireland." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Collins Barracks (1700) used to house 3 000 men and 1 000 horses... the displays cover decorative arts." Full review
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Frommer's 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." Full review