There are several museums in Dublin worth visiting. The museums have some things in common, for example, that they are almost all free to enter and they are closed on Mondays. We will here try to describe some of the best and most important museums in Dublin, and on the description page of each museum, you will find the address and information on how to get there with public transportation.

The most famous museums in Dublin are probably the National Gallery and the Archaeology museum. Besides these, there are museums ideal for those interested in Natural History, Modern Art, and other subjects.

We could have listed Kilmainham Gaul and Guinness Storehouse as museums, but instead, these ended up in the attractions and activities section on our page.

Museums in Dublin

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in Dublin is a brilliant museum if you would like to bring your children to a museum full of animals exhibited. The entrance is free, and the museum is located in a very nice area (governmental buildings and other museums), so this is worth the walk. The museum is open from...

Archaeology museum

The archaeology museum is affiliated to the National Museum of Ireland, and thus run with the same opening times and free admission, just as the other three museums. This means that the museum is closed on Mondays, open from 10.00-17.00 from Tuesday-Saturday and from 14.00-17.00 on Sundays. Inside the Archaeology museum you can see several...

National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery of Ireland was opened for visitors in 1864. As several other museums and galleries in Dublin the museum has free entry, making it possible for those on budget to visit the gallery as well. On the inside visitors can enjoy an extensive, representative collection of Irish painting and is also notable for...

Chester Beatty Library

It might not be normal to add a library to a list of museums, but we still find it correct to consider the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin a museum. The library was established around 1950 to house the collection of Mr. Beatty. Today the library is open to the public and has been so...

Irish Museum of Modern Art

The Irish Museum of Modern Art is located in the finest of all Irish buildings from the 17th century. If you have been to Kilmainham Gaol, you might have read about the Royal Hospital as well, which is located a short way from the former prison. Inside this former hospital visitors can today enjoy the...

Decorative Arts-History

Take a look inside of the people in a nation and you will at once find out more about who they are. What do their furniture look like, what paintings are on the walls and what do their clothes look like? Therefore, if you want to know more about the Irish population, get to know...