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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology vs National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History and National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is the choice of most professionals compared to National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
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Kildare St. Annex, 7–9 Merrion Row, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top 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."
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Archeology arm holds an extensive collection of treasures within a magnificent Victorian Palladian building. The exhibits are dazzling, with treasures spilling over several floors."
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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
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."
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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."
