Museums in Dublin, Ireland

One of the big benefits of living in Dublin is the huge choice of world-class galleries, cultural attractions and...

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin Docklands, Dublin 1, Ireland
Recently voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards, EPIC explores what it means to be Irish – beyond the... 

MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

UCD Naughton Joyce Centre, 86 St Stephen's Green, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 XY43, Ireland
Discover Ireland’s rich literary heritage from past to present in the historic UCD Newman House on St Stephen’s Green. Here, you’ll discover immersive... 

National Museum of Ireland

Benburb St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D08 DK10, Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland is split between four locations. There’s Kildare Street’s Museum of Archaeology, Merrion Street’s Museum of Natural... 

The Little Museum of Dublin

15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 Y066, Ireland
The Little Museum is a little different to most Dublin museums. Established in 2011, it tells the story of the city throughout the 20th century,... 

Kilmainham Gaol

Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 RK28, Ireland
After opening in 1796 as Dublin’s county jail, Kilmainham went on to become the setting for some of the most significant moments in Ireland’s history.... 

National Library of Ireland

7-8, 7-8 Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 P638, Ireland
Housing more than ten million books, manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, prints, maps, drawings and digital media, the National Library is home to... 

Chester Beatty

Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 AD92, Ireland
The Chester Beatty is the only museum in Dublin to have been named ‘European Museum of the Year’ – and you’ll understand why after visiting. Based in... 

Dublinia

St Michaels Hill Christ Church, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland
For anyone curious about Dublin’s Viking and medieval past, Dublinia is a dream. The museum is based in Christ Church at the epicentre of medieval... 

14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta St, Dublin 1, D01 HH34, Ireland
Dublin’s tenement history is present in many pieces of famous Irish literature. But, among the magnificent Georgian houses that remain throughout the... 

Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 H2TH, Ireland
Experience Glasnevin is the place to go if you want to track down the records of any Dublin-based ancestors. 1.5 million people are buried here –... 

Custom House Visitor Centre

Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 W6X0, Ireland
This architectural icon stands on the Liffey quays, which were once Ireland’s major trade route to the wider world. The architect James Gandon... 

GAA Museum & Tours

St Joseph's Ave, Drumcondra, Dublin, D03 P6K7, Ireland
For sports fans, Dublin’s Croke Park offers stadium tours, rooftop walks and a GAA Museum which explores the history of Ireland’s native sports. The... 

National Print Museum

Haddington Rd, Dublin, D04 E0C9, Ireland
The National Print Museum aims to champion print and its impact throughout the world. The museum features everything from old-fashioned printing... 

Richmond Barracks

St Michael's Estate, Inchicore, Dublin, D08 YY05, Ireland
The 1916 Rising is one of the most famous events to ever take place in Ireland. It echoes throughout many Dublin museums and attractions – and... 
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