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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

National museum · Ballsbridge ·

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

National museum · Ballsbridge ·
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"There are four locations under the National Museum of Ireland umbrella—Natural History on Merrion Street, Decorative Arts and History in Dublin 7, Country Life in Co. Mayo, and this, the Archaeology branch on Kildare Street. You’ll find a serious array of artifacts under its impressively ornate Palladian roof, spanning from prehistoric times through the development of Irish civilization. Although the treasures are remarkable, the building itself (which opened in 1890) never fails to impress. With eight main permanent exhibitions, the scale of this museum can feel a little intimidating, so map out your route ahead if there’s something specific you're interested in seeing. Don't miss the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition, where you’ll find Bog Bodies—human remains found in Ireland’s boglands during the Iron Age. Today they're perfectly preserved, complete with hair, teeth, and even eyelashes." - Nicola Brady

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Irish antiquities from Stone Age to Middle Ages; bog bodies

bog bodies
free admission
irish history
gold artifacts
viking ireland
beautiful building
tara brooch
ardagh chalice
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4.5
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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Irish antiquities from Stone Age to Middle Ages; bog bodies

bog bodies
free admission
irish history
gold artifacts
viking ireland
beautiful building
tara brooch
ardagh chalice
Google Rating
4.6 (14.5K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
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35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Paid parking garage
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street by null
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