National Gallery of Ireland vs National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History and National Gallery of Ireland are both rated highly by experts. Overall, National Gallery of Ireland ranks slightly higher than National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. National Gallery of Ireland ranks #4 in Dublin with praise from 8 reviews such as Let's Go, Fodor's and concierge.com.
National Gallery of Ireland
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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."
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The Irish art (17C-20C) is of course exceptional
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
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"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."