Walk into the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street and you are magically transported back in time to see famous Celtic artefacts. St Patrick's Bell, the Tara Brooch, the Ardagh Chalice, ancient Gold, Viking and Medieval items and bog bodies are waiting for you to discover. A stroll through time will take you all the way back to 7000 BC. It is a must see on your visit to Dublin.

An exterior image of National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology building 

An exterior image of a person walking into the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology building

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

The National Library of Ireland, situated in Dublin City, is home to more than 12 million items. It hosts an award winning exhibition about W.B. Yeats as well as children’s exhibitions. Free guided tours are offered. The Library hosts a wide variety of events including public lectures, poetry and music recitals, theatre, children's storytelling, creative workshops and much more.

Exterior of National Library of Ireland in Dublin

A view from above onto a circular room with lots of desks

Looking down onto the reading room at the National Library with the ornate dome ceiling in view

The ornate gate at the entrance to the National Library in Dublin

National Library of Ireland

The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin City displays work by many artists including Johannes Vermeer, Lavinia Fontana, Jack B Yeats, Alice Neel, Caravaggio, Mainie Jellett and many more.

The Grand Gallery at The National Gallery of Ireland

The Shaw Gallery at The National Gallery of Ireland

Exterior View Merrion Square entrance to the National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland on Merrion Street has now closed to the public for a full refurbishment project, you can find further information on their website.

A museum display of Irish Elk skeletons with intact antlers on a chequered floor with additional animal displays behind

Mahogany coloured display cases with artefacts in a museum setting

Exterior of a grey building built in a classical style with a green lawn and pathway in front

National Museum of Ireland, Merrion Street

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) in Dublin City is a dynamic modern art museum nestled on 48 acres of land in the heart of Dublin 8. The home of IMMA is the historical site of the 17th century Royal Hospital Kilmainham, where it presents ground breaking exhibitions by the most exciting Irish and international artists.

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA exterior of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA people outdoors on the grounds

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA people dining outdoors

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA exhibit entitled As Above So Below

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin City, is home to a wide range of objects which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware, as well as examples of folk life and costume.

An exterior view of National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History

Full exterior view of National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History building

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Situated in the heart of Dublin City centre, the Chester Beatty exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world - Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

Chester Beatty

The National Print Museum, in Dublin City, is thought to be the only museum of its kind in Ireland and the British Isles. The vision is to champion print and its impact on the world.

A copy of the 1916 Proclamation on display in National Print Museum

Printing demonstration at National Print Museum

National Print Museum

Áras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of the President of Ireland. Built in 1751, it's situated in Phoenix Park in County Dublin. Visitors are welcome to explore the "Irish White House" and surrounding formal gardens on free guided tours given on most Saturdays. 

Aras an Uachtarain                                                                                  

Áras an Uachtaráin

The James Joyce Tower, in Sandycove Dublin, holds a museum devoted to the life and works of James Joyce, who made the tower the setting for the first chapter of his masterpiece, Ulysses.

Internal image of the James Joyce Museum       

James Joyce Museum                                                                                  

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

National Library of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland, Merrion Street

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Chester Beatty

National Print Museum

Áras an Uachtaráin

James Joyce Museum

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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

National Library of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland, Merrion Street

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Chester Beatty

National Print Museum

Áras an Uachtaráin

James Joyce Museum