National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
Merrion Street, Dublin 2
National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Galleries of animals from Ireland and overseas
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.
Highlights
- Discovery zone area has one mobile Discovery Cart, covering the theme of aquatic life
- Reading Area offers an opportunity to sit and read more about the many animals which are on display
- 10,000 exhibits provide a glimpse of the natural world
Open
Opening Times:
- Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 17:00h
- Sunday & Monday 13:00 – 17:00h
- Closed Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day and Good Friday
Prices
Admission Rates:
Free Admission
Useful Information
The ground floor only of the Natural History Museum is now open.
Getting There
Located in the heart of Georgian Dublin
Public Transport:
Luas (Green): St Stephen’s green, Dawson, Trinity
Dart: Dublin Pearse
Bus: See dublinbus.ie
Map Location: 53.339885, -6.253348