Experts' Choice Award National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
What the experts agree on
Dublin's premier archaeology museum showcases Ireland's treasures across eight sprawling floors in a Victorian building, with free admission offsetting the overwhelming scale. The Treasury's Celtic artifacts are unmissable.
Fodor's "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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"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." Full review
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With eight permanent exhibitions, this free archaeology-focused museum can feel daunting—but it's still well worth planning a visit." Full review
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Don't miss the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition, where you’ll find Bog Bodies—human remains found in Ireland’s boglands during the Iron Age. Today they're perfectly preserved, complete with hair, teeth, and even eyelashes.
Frommer's "Established in 1890, this museum is a reflection of Ireland's heritage from 2000 B.C. to the present." Full review
Afar Magazine "Explore Ireland's rich archaeological legacy, starting with the Megalithic period and moving through the Viking and Medieval eras, with eye-catching artifacts like the Tara Brooch, Cross..." Full review
National Geographic "My city's best museum is (the archaeology section of) the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street. Here you will find bog bodies and Viking weons — and can feast your eyes on Celtic..."
