Museums in Dublin
Ireland · 2 museums
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World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in Dublin, Ireland — with verified admission prices, opening hours, and highlights for each. 2 offer free standard admission.
National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin was founded in 1854 and houses Ireland's national collection of Western European and Irish art from the 14th century to the 20th century. Admission is entirely free. The permanent collection of approximately 16,500 works spans Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Flemish Golden Age, Spanish Baroque, French Impressionism, and an unparalleled survey of Irish art.
⏱ 2–3 hours
National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland was established in 1877 and now operates four sites across Dublin and County Mayo. The principal site — the Archaeology branch on Kildare Street — holds the national collection of Irish antiquities, which is internationally recognised as one of the most important collections of early medieval art in the world.
⏱ 2–3 hours