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Trinity College DublinvsNational Museum of Ireland- Natural History
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History and Trinity College Dublin are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, National Museum of Ireland - Natural History scores marginally higher than Trinity College Dublin. National Museum of Ireland - Natural History has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Trinity College Dublin
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College Green, Dublin 2
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Frommer's "The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to offer an education to the children of the upper classes." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"There's hardly a more delightful place in Dublin than the grounds of Ireland's most prestigious university, a masterpiece of architecture and landscaping beautifully preserved." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An oasis of tranquillity in the teeming center of Dublin, this campus of wide green lawns and stately 16th-century buildings is the city’s undisputed jewel." Full review
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Be sure to peek at the Book of Kells, a priceless illuminated manuscript.
Afar Magazine "The Book of Kells is an illustrated Latin manuscript of the four Gospels, probably written in the early ninth century." Full review
Let's Go "A short stroll around the picturesque grounds is always appealing unless you hate fun." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I... among its famous students are the writers Swift, Wilde, Stocker and Beckett." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Immense university library, which dates back to the early 18th century, is a book lover's paradise. In daytime, light pours into the stacks, which look even more dramatic under the coffered ceiling." Full review
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Just be sure you're phone's charged—after all, the dramatic space is highly Instagrammable.
Travel + Leisure "Easily one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Trinity College Library is a can't-miss sight in Dublin. Housed within Trinity College University, the Library is a breathtaking..."
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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a graceful building that is itself a sort of exhibit... this archaeological museum explores Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage." Full review
Afar Magazine "The section on Ireland's prehistoric gold, including exquisitely-wrought jewellery from the bronze and iron ages, is particularly interesting." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Purpose-built in 1890, the museum houses the country's archaeological collections."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"On entering the colonnaded hall and galleries, the visitor immediately notices the three skeletons of the Great Irish Deer, now extinct." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Natural History museum, which is filled with skeletons and taxidermied animals, has a firm place in the hearts of Dubliners." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The museum hosts a number of events, and showcases a range of 10,000 unique exhibits."
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's "This unusual museum is not just a museum of science and animals, it's also a museum of museums." Full review
