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Dublinia

Dublinia

Dublinia is one of Dublin’s top visitor attractions with three exciting exhibitions, Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin and History Hunters! All located at the historic crossroads of old Dublin where modern and old Dublin meets.

Chester Beatty Library

Chester Beatty Library

Described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968).

National Wax Museum Plus

National Wax Museum Plus

The National Wax Museum is housed in the historic landmark Armoury Building, previously the home of Ireland’s bullion and arms stores.

James Joyce Museum

James Joyce Museum

Originally built by the British as a defence against the expected Napoleonic invasion, this “Martello Tower” now houses a small museum dedicated to the life and works of James Joyce. It was here that he spent six nights in 1904 and set the first chapter of the novel Ulysses.

Fry Model Railway

Fry Model Railway

The Fry Model Railway is a unique collection of handmade models of Irish trains, from the beginning of rail travel to modern times. One of the world’s largest model railways, the exhibition is unique in that it is a working railway covering an area of 2,500 sq. feet.

Dublin Writer’s Museum

Dublin Writer’s Museum

Dublin is famous as a city of writers and literature, and the Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore, or simply enjoy Dublin’s immense literary heritage.

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

How do these odd Irish Tudors prepare for a feast, perform their ablutions, use weaponry or cure illness and disease? Examine the Tudor toilet facilities! See the Tudor equivalent of toilet roll and be disgusted!

The National Library of Ireland

The National Library of Ireland

Established in 1877, the National Library’s holdings are the most comprehensive collection of Irish documentary material in the world.

Glasnevin Cemetery

Glasnevin Cemetery

Glasnevin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Ireland. First opened in 1832 to establish a place where people of all religions could bury their dead with dignity, the cemetery has grown to become a national monument and vital part of the Irish Heritage story.

The Ark Dublin

The Ark Dublin

The Ark, Europe’s first custom-built Children’s Cultural Centre, programmes, promotes and hosts high quality cultural work which is by children, for children and about children.

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