Top 50 best museums in Dublin

The Teeling Distillery, established in Dublin in 2015 by the Teeling Whiskey Company, is a significant addition to the city's rich history of whiskey distilling. It is the first new whiskey distillery to have opened in Dublin in over 125 years, marking a significant milestone in the revival of the city's whiskey distilling tradition.

The Little Museum of Dublin is housed in an 18th-century Georgian town house and tells stories about the Irish capital. Visitors can get informative guided tours to get to meet characters like James Joyce and John F Kennedy.

Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe. Leaders of the rebellions of 1798, 1803, 1848, 1867 and 1916 were detained here. Names such as Henry Joy McCracken, Robert Emmet, Anne Devlin, Charles Stewart Parnell and the leaders of 1916 will always be associated with the goal. Ac

Opened September 1st 1831, Dublin Zoo was founded as a private society by anatomists and physicists. The zoo has hosted over one million visitors. Sitting on a 70 acre piece of land, the Dublin Zoo hosts over 600 animals which range from spot giraffes to rhinos and zebras. Visitors can hang out with

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum is a museum in Ireland governed by the Dublin Cemetries committee. Glasnevin Cemetery Museum covers a vast area of over 124 acres of parkland with plenty to appreciate for those interested in exploring the legacies of Ireland’s heroes. The Glasnevin Cemetery Museum has a mi

Opened in 1890, the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology displays artefacts dating from 7000 BC to the 20th century. These collections include The Treasury, featuring examples of Celtic and Medieval art. Ór-Ireland’s Gold features a collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe, while Prehi

Take a journey back through time at this visitor attraction that uncovers the story of Irish whiskey. Learn the origins of Irish whiskey, its rise to glory and its dramatic fall and discover some new Irish whiskey brands. Enjoy the wonderful stories told by the tour guides as they bring you through

Croke Park - GAA Museum & Stadium Tours is a sport museum that has several featured exhibitions like the original Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy Cups, the rousing Hall of Fame, and a whole floor dedicated to the games as they are today. After exploring the museum, visitors get a chance to taste the

The Chester Beatty Library was opened in 1968 under the will of the late Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. The library is one of Irelands most favoured National Cultural Institutions. The Chester Beatty Library has all resources one might need to understand different cultures of the world. Several temporar

Don’t just visit Ireland, understand it, with a visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin City. You won't find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you will discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of the emigrants who became sc

If you are looking for things to do in Dublin, look no further than Dublinia, at the heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin. Travel back to Viking and Medieval times at Dublinia, in the heart of the old city at Christchurch. Walk where Vikings walked before. Travel back to the city in Viking times. S

GPO Witness History Visitor Centre is specifically for those who want to explore the history of modern Ireland and the 1916 Easter Rising in the Dublin city centre. You can follow the rebels' footsteps by joining the Easter Rising Tour and find out the role it played in Dublin years ago. Once in the

Collins barracks could be said to be the National Museum of Ireland’s largest irish artefact, having had a unique history all its own in another life. On display, you’ll find fine examples of silver, ceramics, glassware, weaponry, furniture, folklife, clothing, jewellery, coins and medals. All of th

Roe & Co Distillery is a relatively new addition to Dublin's rich history of whiskey production. Established in 2019 and owned by Diageo, the distillery is a testament to the city's ongoing love affair with whiskey. Visitors can explore the distillery and learn about the process of whiskey making, from grain to glass.

The National Leprechaun Museum is the first ever tourist attraction that is dedicated to the Irish myth. Situated in the heart of Dublin, The National Leprechaun museum gives visitors a break off the normal world into a world full of fun and magic. It gives a sense of Irish cultural identity and ima

Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum is a museum in Dublin in Ireland. It tells a story of a proud Irish emigrant ship, in the city centre of Dublin. Boarding the Jeanie Johnson is a step towards understanding the millions of people that heade to North America for survival. Visitors are remin

The Natural History Museum was built by the Royal Dublin Society and opened its doors in 1857. Over 150 years later it has changed little and is known as the ‘Dead Zoo’ a true museum of a museum. Familiar favorites include skeletons of 11,000 year old giant deer, Spoticus the giraffe and whale skele

MoLi is located in the New Mans house and was founded by the University college Dublin and the national library of Ireland in 2019. An important part of the collection consists of the work of James Joyce.

The National Gallery of Ireland was established by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and opened to the public in January 1864. It has over 10,000 works, such as water-colours, drawings, prints and sculpture. The National Gallery of Ireland has over 2500 paintings. The paintings in the museum represent al

Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane opened its doors on 20th of January 1908 in Clonmell House, Harcourt Street, Dublin. This gallery is said to be one of the first galleries of modern art in the world. Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane houses a collection of comtemporary Irish and international art

The National Library of Ireland is a free and open for all venue that collects and preserves the documentaries and records of the life of Ireland. You can have a look at collections, get assistance from the genealogy advisory service and visit the exhibitions.

The National Wax Museum Plus, is a popular tourist attraction located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. It is a unique museum that showcases an extensive collection of wax figures, interactive exhibits, and immersive experiences, providing visitors with an entertaining and educational journey through

Dublin Writers Museum is a museum situated in Dublin Ireland. Opened in 1991 Dublin Writers Museum houses a history of Dublin. This museum which is located in an 18th century mansion in the north city centre has collections featuring both the lives and works of famous Dublins celebrities over a peri

Áras an Uachtaráin, which is a museum in Dublin Ireland, was originally built by Park Ranger Nathaniel Clements. Áras an Uachtaráin is built on a 130 acres of parkland and gardens dating back to when the house was built in 1751. The museum is a family home and also a venue for state occassions due t

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is considered to be Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. This is where contemporary life and contemporary art are connected, challenged and where they inspire one another. It is situated in th

The James Joyce Centre is a museum in Dublin in Ireland. The Centre is housed in a stunning 17th Century Georgian building. With more than 3 floors, The James Joyce Centre covers all of Joyce’s life and work with a permanent interactive exhibition on Ulysses. It doesn't matter whether you are intere

Science Gallery Dublin came to existence in 2008 after a forgotten corner in Trinity College Dublin was transformed. Since opening its doors in 2008, Science Gallery Dublin has hosted over 3 million people who have all experienced 43 unique exhibitions in an ever-changing programme, ranging from des

The Pearse Museum is located in the ground of St Enda's Park, which is one of Dublin City's most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, follies, waterfall and walled garden. The museum, which is set on a 50 acres piece of land tells the story of Patrick and his brother William. It

The National Print Museum was founded by members of the printing industry, spearheaded by Sean Galavan, and officially opened by Mary Robinson in April 1996. The Museum celebrates the story of printing in Ireland and its impact on our lives. As custodian of the national collection of printing herita

The Irish Jewish Museum is based in Portobello, around the South Circular Road. The museum is home to a collection that includes photographs, Torah scrolls, paintings, certificates, books and artefacts that cover all aspects of the Jewish life. The Irish born former President of Israel Dr. Chaim Her

The Irish Potato Famine was the most catastrophic event in Ireland's turbulent history. It is also regarded as being one of the worst Famines in history (deaths as a proportion to population). The use of the word 'Famine' in this context is controversial, for Ireland at the time was part of the rich

The National Photographic Archive is home to the biggest Irish photographers. The museum solely relies on collections from individual donations and purchase. The National Photographic Archive has both contemporary and historical collections though most of its collections are historical. The collecti

The Custom House in Dublin is located on the Northern banks of River Liffey. It is regarded as one of the jewels in the city's architectural crown.Several sculptures found in the building were sculpted by the famous Irish sculptor, Edward Smyth. Inside the house you will find features such as pavili

The Irish Labour History Society Museum which was opened on 26th June 1990 is operated by the Irish Labour History Society. The Irish Labour History Society Museum has a collection on display with the option of making an appointment to use their extensive library and archives (10,000+ books, newspap

Established in 1976, The Irish Architectural Archive had a mandate of collecting and preserving any architectural related material of Ireland and make it available to the public.

Dunsink Observatory opened its doors in the 1785 to enable scientists to do their scientific research. The greatest mathematician and scientist William Rowan Hamilton, lived and worked here. Dunsinkk observatory is located on a hill just west of Finglas, near Dunsink Lane. From time to time Dunsink

The Garda Museum & Archives is a small museum that covers the history of policing in Ireland. The Garda Museum and Archives are located at Treasury Building, Dublin Castle. Those who visit the museum find an exhibition about the history of An Garda Síochána and information on policing in Ireland bef

The irish Rock N Roll Museum is based in the heart of the city centre in Dublin. The museum experience brings about all the best and worst of the Irish culture over the past 30 years. The irish Rock N Roll Museum gives the visitors a chance to look behind the scenes at a real life working music venu

Number Twenty Nine: Georgian House Museum is a preserved Georgian townhouse in Dublin. The house is furnished to the styles of the period of 1790 to 1820, illustrating how the residents and the servants lived. The house museum includes furniture, fittings, and clothes which are Georgian items from t

Imaginosity in Dublin Ireland is an interactive childrens museum for children under 9 years of age. Since Imaginosity opened its doors in August 2007, it has welcomed over 650,000 visitors. The museum encourages hands-on and minds-on philosophy which encourages all visitors and children to have a fu

The TCD Zoological Museum, which has around 25,000 specimens, is located on the campus of Trinity College Dublin. The TCD Zoological Museum is home to the most amazing creatures and emphasizes education and engaging the society in the science of whole organisms. Also featured in the museum are the a

The Ark which is located in Europe, in the heart of Temple Bar, opened in 1995 as the first dedicated cultural centre for children. It hosts an outdoor ampitheatre, workshop, indoor theatre and gallery spaces. Children can visit the museum accompanied by their parents, friends, relatives or with the

The Revenue Museum is a small museum located in the crypt of the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle. The museum occupies a small room. Just through the entrance of The Revenue Museum, you will see signs which tell you what to do and where to go. It has cabinets full of historical display items which were