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Marsh's Library vs National Museum of Ireland- Natural History

Both National Museum of Ireland - Natural History and Marsh's Library are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, National Museum of Ireland - Natural History scores marginally better than Marsh's Library. National Museum of Ireland - Natural History is ranked #12 in Dublin with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Frommer's, Atlas Obscura and Michelin Guide.

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- Natural History
National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
8 / 10
Merrion St., Dublin 2
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Housed in a graceful building that is itself a sort of exhibit... this archaeological museum explores Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The section on Ireland's prehistoric gold, including exquisitely-wrought jewellery from the bronze and iron ages, is particularly interesting." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Purpose-built in 1890, the museum houses the country's archaeological collections."
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