The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is the national repository for all archaeological objects found in Ireland and home to over two million …
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Feb 27, 2025
Wonderful museum in an amazing building. Packed with exhibits but be prepared for a lot of reading. The gold jewellery exhibits are fascinatingFull review by TommyJ09
Feb 24, 2025
Good museum with some interesting keepsakes from Irish and world history. The peat bog exhibit is a unique must see. To say it’s a free activity if you’ve an hour spare in Dublin it’s a no brainer!Full review by RDaverage
Dec 15, 2024
This is a great place to wander and take in the history of Ireland. Lots of artifacts - some more interesting than others as is always the case with museums in my experience, but the wall boards wit…Full review by YorkTraveller1962
Does anyone know about tours of this museum? We will have limited time to visit, and would like a tour to guide us to the most important exhibits in the museum.
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I did not see tour guides when I was there. However, it is a small museum and you can easily pursue your own interests by following the printed museum map.
Hi, Bonnie. What would you like to know about this attraction? How much time should I allow for a visit? I know that it always depends on level of interest. How long to take a walk-through and a look? Thanks for your response.
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I spent about 1.5 hr, depends on interest, could be longer
Hello, Could you recommend some hotels within easy walking distance of the museum. 4 - 5 star is fine. Many thanks, Margaret
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I have read the other contributors and they are spot on. There are two O'Callaghan hotels that are fine and well located; the Alexander Hotel and the Mont Clare. Alexander is a little …
I have read the other contributors and they are spot on. There are two O'Callaghan hotels that are fine and well located; the Alexander Hotel and the Mont Clare. Alexander is a little more expensive and better. Had I the money then a stay at the Shelbourne would be in order. It is an iconic hotel in the City and was recently the subject of a fly on the wall documentary that showed the character of the hotel and the staff. Dublin is not that big and basing yourself anywhere near the Museum will allow you access to many attractions, restaurants, and pubs.
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