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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History vs National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
Both National Museum of Ireland - Natural History and National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History scores marginally better than National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History ranks #11 in Dublin with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
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 Museum of Ireland- Natural History
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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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."
