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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Kildare Street, Dublin, Ireland (South City Centre)
01-677-7444
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Type: History Museums
Owner description: The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is the national repository for all archaeological objects found in Ireland and home to over two... more » Owner description: The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is the national repository for all archaeological objects found in Ireland and home to over two million artefacts.Permanent ExhibitionsOur exhibitions include the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in western Europe, outstanding examples of metalwork from the Celtic Iron Age and the Museum’s world-renowned collection of medieval ecclesiastical objects and jewellery. • The Treasury• Ór - Ireland's Gold• Prehistoric Ireland• Kingship and Sacrifice• Viking Ireland• Medieval Ireland • Ancient Egypt• Ceramics and Glass from Ancient Cyprus• Life and Death in the Roman WorldThere is also a number of Temporary Exhibitions taking place. « less
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Old Greenwich, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Gold, silver, precious stones, Celtic art, and bog bodies. Outstanding Irish artifacts beautifully displayed (for the most part). The Irish do museums very well, and admission is free. Here you will find iconic Irish objects like the Tara Brooch, the Cross of Cong, the Ardagh Chalice, and the Bell of St. Patrick. The recent discovery of a 1,200-year-old Psalter buried... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

This is a reasonably nice museum that is free, which is a huge bonus in an otherwise expensive city. There is a large collection of ancient artifacts, which I particularly enjoyed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I found this museum very interesting, particularly about the hill of Tara and the viking bit - which I almost missed as it's in it's own room!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The museum is free and is conveniently located near the national art gallery, between the gardens of Merrion Square and St. Stephens Green. Worth an hour or two of browsing.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I may be a little critical of Archaeology Museums because I love them so much (and therefore have been to quite a few) but this one was not really anything to write home about. It did have some great artifacts but I think it could have done a lot more with the Viking age and with the Famine Age which... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

My party was so happy we were able to fit in a trip to the museum. We were in Dublin only 2 days and wanted to see as much as possible. Everyone enjoyed seeing the artifacts and highly recommend a trip before heading out to other parts of Ireland.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This museum has various branches, but this is the mother of them all. We started by having lunch in the gorgeous cafe, then took in the celtic treasury. Who knew they were so stylish and advanced, even in prehistoric times? The museum itself is a wonderful building, and the displays are attractively and clearly presented - and free, too! Plenty... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Smaller version of the British Museum. Liked it very much except it only had a very small Viking exhibit. The bodies recovered from the bogs 3,000 years ago are a must see.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This was the most interesting museum we visited whilst in Dublin. The prehistoric section was fascinating, as were the bog bodies. Great that it's free - would definitely recommend visiting.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

There isn't much to do in Dublin for free, so I would make this a stop. The exhibit is phenomenal and very educational. If you are a fan of Archeology and History, this is a place. Go early to avoid the after school crowd and because they close at 6.

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