MUSEUMS

O'Connell Street Dublin 1
The An Post Museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into the role played by Post Office people in the development of Irish society over many years Situated in a corner of Dublin's GPO, The An Post Museum houses the exhibition - Letters, Lives & Liberty. The exhibition explores the influence of the Post Office in Ireland and offers an insight into the role played by Post Office people in ...

Dublin CastleDublin 2
European Museum of the Year 2002, Irish Museum of the Year 2000. Situated in the heart of the city centre, the Chester Beatty Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. The Library's rich collection of manuscripts, prints, icons, miniature paintings, early printed books and objects d'art from countries across the world offers ...

18 Parnell Square NorthDublin 1
The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel Prize winners and for many other writers of international renown. In 1991, the Dublin Writers Museum was opened to house a history and celebration of literary Dublin. Situated in a magnificent 18th century mansion in the north city centre, the collection features the lives and works of Dublin's ...

Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas RoadDublin 11
Glasnevin Museum features a fully interactive exhibition highlighting the history of the Victorian Garden Cemetary and the lives of those buried there. This is a must see attraction for those interested in Irish History, heritage and genealogy. Also located within Glasnevin Museum are, The Tower Café, Glasnevin Trust shop and Genealogy research services, in addition to Glasnevin trust Florist & ...

3 Walworth Road, PortobelloDublin 8
The Museum is located in a former Synagogue, with its original features and preserves memorabilia relating to Irish Jewry.

Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham,Dublin 8
The Irish Museum of Modern Art is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. The Museum presents a wide variety of art in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, which regularly includes bodies of work from its own Collection and its award winning Education and Community Department. It also creates more widespread access to art and ...

Dublin Docklands, Custom House QuayDublin 1
The Story of a Proud Irish Emigrant Ship A step aboard the Jeanie Johnston is a step towards understanding the daunting experience of the millions of people who crossed the Atlantic seeking survival and hope in the “New World” of North America. Its to experience the fear of the unknown ahead, the flight from poverty and famine, the pain of separation from family, and the challenge of a ...

Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire,County Dublin
Please note: The National Maritime Museum / Mariners Church, Dun Laoghaire, will remain closed for the remainder of 2009 due to major restoration work on the building

Kildare StreetDublin 2
Walk into the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street and you are magically transported back in time. A stroll through time will take you all the way back to 7,000BC. The Museum first opened its doors in 1890 and since then it has been filling in the blanks for us through its extensive archeological collections. Take time at The Treasury which features outstanding examples of Celtic and ...

Collins Barracks, Benburb StreetDublin 7
Collins Barracks could be said to be the National Museum of Ireland's largest artefact, having had a unique history all of its own in another life. It now completes the picture for the National Museum in Dublin and joins the two already famous buildings in the possession of the Museum. Collins Barracks has been completely renovated and restored to become the National Museum of Ireland - ...