Dublin is a vibrant city which is surrounded by history, it is just waiting to be explored! Below, we have put together a sample list of nearby museums and visitor attractions for you to enjoy. For further information on what Dublin has to offer visit https://www.visitdublin.com/
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university, and home to its greatest cultural treasure, the Book of Kells. A precious 9th century manuscript, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament, the Book is on display as part of the Book of Kells Experience
Located in the Old Library, visitors firstly view the Book, before marvelling at the Long Room, considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful libraries.
A visitor experience exploring both the architectural story of James Gandon’s Custom House, and the tumultuous 233 year history within its walls.
You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold at EPIC, but you’ll discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world. If you’re one of the 70 million people worldwide that claim Irish heritage and ancestry, this museum will feel like the start of a homecoming, connecting you and your story to so many others.
Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland’s National Cemetery, is a Victorian garden cemetery founded in 1832, known for its natural beauty and deep ties to Ireland’s history, including the 1916 Easter Rising.
14 Henrietta Street is a social history museum of Dublin life, from one building’s Georgian beginnings to its tenement times. We connect the history of urban life over 300 years to the stories of the people who called this place home.
Our guided tours bring to life the stories of the humans who lived in the house, their changing circumstances, their experience of family life, of politics, and the impact of world affairs.
Visit the GAA Museum and take a Croke Park Stadium tour to discover more about Ireland’s national sports. Our guided tours will take you behind the scenes of this 82,300 seater stadium while our museum tells the story of Gaelic Games from ancient times to the present day.
Journey through Irish rock history on an immersive guided tour in Ireland’s biggest music complex, where you’ll learn all about your favourite artists. Hear stories, check out iconic memorabilia, and get the chance to rock out in the same rooms where some of the greatest Irish artists have played before.
In 1780 John Jameson threw open the doors of his distillery on Bow St.. Over 240 years later, the doors are still open – to friends old and new. With plenty of unique experiences available, join us for a fully guided tour and tasting or learn how to blend your own whiskey, master the craft of cocktail making or draw whiskey straight from a cask in Dublin’s only live maturation warehouse and see why it’s the winner of the World’s leading distillery for a record five years in a row.
The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America. Step on board and be transported back in time, joining them on their gruelling journey across the ocean.
A monument to more than a century of Irish nationalism and one of the largest unoccupied prisons in Europe.
Access by guided tour only.
The National Leprechaun Museum is Ireland’s only museum dedicated to the art of traditional Irish storytelling. Join our storytelling tours and explore the world of fairies, Leprechauns and other famous creatures.
Explore Ireland’s evolving culture with our Decorative Arts, Design and Military History Collection, beside Dublin’s River Liffey.
Located in the heart of Dublin, discover an entertaining and educational journey that will show you Irish history, popular culture, science, and literature all through Ireland’s only wax museum. Plus, experience more with the Chamber of Horror’s, a new VR experience, and Dublin’s only mirror maze!
