Dublin Museum Guide

Throughout the city of Dublin are museums that will interest every eager amateur historian looking for more information about the fascinating past of this island nation.

The National Museum of Ireland� Archaeology & History (opened 1890) is located in Kildare Street beside the parliamentary buildings (the Dail) and within easy access from other museums and galleries. The museum is a showcase for national treasures that have been discovered over the years around the country as well as artefacts of Egyptian and Viking origins.
Contact:
marketing@museum.ie
+353 1 677 7444
The National Library is located on Kildare Street, Dublin 2, and is home to old manuscripts, maps, photographs, genealogical material and records. There are regular exhibitions of literary significance in the main exhibition area and smaller exhibits in the entrance hall.
Contact:
info@nli.ie
+ 353 1 603 0200

National Photographic Archive is located in the well known Temple Bar area of the city and is home to more than 300,000 images. A large number of images are isplayed throughout the year with exhibits varying from early street scenes to extensive� private collections on loan to the Library.
Contact:
photoarchive@nli.ie
+353 1 603 0374
National Gallery of Ireland is located on Merrion Square, Dublin 2 (Millennium Wing access on Clare Street) and opened in 1864. More than 13,000 works of art are on display in the Gallery; the Millennium Wing houses varying exhibitions that are changed usually every three to four months.
Contact:
info@ngi.ie
+353 1 661 5133
National Archives of Ireland is located on Bishop Street, Dublin 8 and is one of the most important institutions in the Irish Republic. There are archives dating as far back as the 14th century and state records dating from the 18th century. Personal callers can avail of genealogical service provided free of charge by professional genealogists.
Contact:
mail@nationalarchives.ie
+353 1 407 2300
National Museum of Ireland� Decorative Arts and History is located in Collins Barracks, Dublin 8.� Fine objects of furniture, silver, ceramics, clothing, coins and weapons are all on display in a building (Collins Barracks) which is itself considered an artefact.
Contact:
marketing@museum.ie
+353 677 7444 Dublin Writer's Museum is located on Parnell Square to the north of the city and has become the home of personal and professional possessions of some of the most famous writers ofIreland. Visitors can see personal belongings from Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and others as well as obscure information about the characters.
Contact:
+353 1 872 2077��