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National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology

A sight in Kildare Street, Dublin, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Rainy day.

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National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology in Kildare Street, Dublin
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Why go

Celtic gold, Viking finds and preserved bog bodies. Free entry.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dublin, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Book of Kells at Trinity College and The Long Hall.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Kildare Street
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Rainy day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Dublin, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Book of Kells at Trinity College

    9th-century illuminated gospels, followed by the oak-vaulted Long Room library.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    The Long Hall

    Victorian pub with dark wood, mirrors and chandeliers, unchanged in decades.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Leo Burdock

    Dublin's oldest chipper, frying cod and chips since 1913.

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Brazen Head

    Pub dating its license to 1198, with trad music every night.

    Drinks · 1.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chapter One

    Michelin-starred Irish cooking beneath the Dublin Writers Museum.

    Food · 1.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Guinness Storehouse

    Seven floors on brewing history at St James's Gate, ending at the Gravity Bar view.

    Sight · 2.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Dublin run from 8°C in February to 18°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology itself, we suggest: Rainy day.

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Getting there

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Address
35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland
Coordinates
53.34022, -6.25492
Destination
Dublin, Ireland
Website
museum.ie

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology: quick answers

How much time do you need at National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology?

Our pick: Rainy day.

Is National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology free?

Yes, we list National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology?

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is at 35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland, in Kildare Street. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

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