The National Museum of Natural History

The Natural History Museum in Dublin, which was opened in 1857, is one of the finest natural history museums in the world. It houses over 2 million specimens from Ireland and around the world, including many which are extinct such as dinosaurs, etc. Its open from 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm-5pm on Sunday and closed on Monday. It is located on Merrion Street in the city centre and admission is free.

The National Museum of
Decorative Arts & History

The National Museum of Decorative Arts and History was the last of the three National Museum of Ireland museums to be opened. It is located in Collins Barracks in the city centre, a building which has its own rich history. The museum is dedicated to Ireland's social, economic, political and military history. The museum is open from 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm-5pm on Sunday and closed on Monday. Admission is free.

The National Museum

The National Museum, located on Kildare Street, is home to the largest collection of Celtic antiquities in the world. This includes such treasures as the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch. There is also a collection of items from the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence, such as weapons and uniforms. There is also a permanent Viking exhibition upstairs in the Museum. The museum is open from 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm-5pm on Sunday and closed on Monday. Admission is free.

The Dublin Writers Museum

Ireland, and Dublin itself, have produced some of the greatest writers in history. This museum is dedicated solely to there works and achievements. On display are first editions, manuscripts, diaries and letters from authors such as W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Becket, Patrick Kavanagh and many more. Books on display include a first edition of Bram Stokers 'Dracula' which was written in Dublin. The museum opens Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm, during the summer months it is also open until 6pm Monday to Friday. There is a small cover charge.

The National Wax Museum

Located on Parnell Square, The National Wax Museum is full of full size, realistic wax figures of some of the most important people in Irish life past and present. These include former leaders, pop stars, politicians, actors, writers and more. There is also a chamber of Horrors, Fairytale and Fantasy World and the Hall of Megastars. The museum is open 10am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 5:30pm on Sunday. There is a small cover charge.