This is a great museum – even if you are generally not a fan of museums you should see this one. Started in 1877 as a repository for the nation’s treasures, it’s filled with beautiful Celtic metalwork (including the Tara Brooch from the 8th century), bog bodies (ie mummified bodies from the Iron age remarkably preserved in Ireland’s peat bogs), a lot of gold jewelry, and a cool exhibit on Viking Ireland. The best part? It’s free.
Hours:
• Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
• Sunday & Monday 1pm- 5pm
| Kildare St, Dublin 2, Ireland | |
| https://www.museum.ie/Home | |
| +353 1 677 7444 |