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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Apr 21, 2025
Stunned at how badly designed this was. The exhibits had a lot of “walls” that crowded people into each other. Very dimly lit. There were interesting artifacts, but the presentation made it difficult…Full review by Marisa P
Mar 28, 2025
The museum had some great artifacts, but many of them had no captions. When there were captions, they were sometimes obscured (e.g. by a shadow and there was no light.) I really liked the architectu…Full review by Keith B
Mar 26, 2025
Excellent!!! Informative!!! Educational!!! Definitely visit this museum! Many interesting exhibits from gold to bog bodies!Full review by 266lanellp
do they do disabled entry at the national museum of ireland?
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As you go through the metal gate off the street and onto the museum front grounds there is a ramp on your right. You can roll up there and across to the main entrance thus …
As you go through the metal gate off the street and onto the museum front grounds there is a ramp on your right. You can roll up there and across to the main entrance thus avoiding all the front steps. From the Reception hall to the first exhibit floor there are no steps. There are elevators to other floors. Bathrooms are accessible but some of the stalls are small.
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.
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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The Natural History Museum was constructed in 1856 and is often referred to as a ‘Museum of a Museum’. A magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right,...
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