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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History vs National Gallery of Ireland
Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, National Gallery of Ireland ranks marginally higher than National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History. National Gallery of Ireland scores 90 with approval from 8 publications such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
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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National Gallery of Ireland
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
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Merrion Square West, Dublin 2
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Fodor's
"One of Europe's finest smaller art museums... the collection holds more than 2,500 paintings and some 10,000 other works."
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A highlight of the museum is the major collection of paintings by Irish artists
Concierge
"A fine seven-century-wide collection of European art and... introduction to Irish painting."
Travel + Leisure
"A standout collection of European masters. Articles Surprising Dublin."
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Time Out
"This gallery houses a small but fine collection of European works from the 14th to the 20th centuries."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Gallery has one of Europe's best collections."
i
The Irish art (17C-20C) is of course exceptional
