Galleries of animals from Ireland and overseas

CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

Built-in 1856, the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History is a magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right. Sometimes described as ‘a museum of a museum’.

The ground floor only of the museum has recently reopened, Irish Animals including an iconic Giant Irish Deer, a selection of Blaschka Glass Models, and the Wonder Cabinet with its hands-on display for inquisitive young minds are on display. For further information visit www.museum.ie. Admission is Free.

Highlights

The Discovery zone area has one mobile Discovery Cart, covering the theme of aquatic life
Discover a ‘cabinet-style’ museum and a glimpse of the natural world that has delighted generations of visitors since its opening in 1857.
There are so many ways to engage with and explore the collections of the NMI. Find a talk, workshop or activity, and start planning your visit.
The Wonder Cabinet; Get up close to a wide range of real and replica specimens at this new interactive zone in the Museum. Highlights include a Spotted Hyena jawbone fossil and a Peregrine Falcon.

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