National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
Merrion Street, Dublin 2
National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Galleries of animals from Ireland and overseas
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
Built-in 1856, the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History is a magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right. Sometimes described as ‘a museum of a museum’.
The ground floor only of the museum has recently reopened, Irish Animals including an iconic Giant Irish Deer, a selection of Blaschka Glass Models, and the Wonder Cabinet with its hands-on display for inquisitive young minds are on display. For further information visit www.museum.ie. Admission is Free.
Highlights
- The Discovery zone area has one mobile Discovery Cart, covering the theme of aquatic life
- Discover a ‘cabinet-style’ museum and a glimpse of the natural world that has delighted generations of visitors since its opening in 1857.
- There are so many ways to engage with and explore the collections of the NMI. Find a talk, workshop or activity, and start planning your visit.
- The Wonder Cabinet; Get up close to a wide range of real and replica specimens at this new interactive zone in the Museum. Highlights include a Spotted Hyena jawbone fossil and a Peregrine Falcon.
Open
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
Opening Times:
Open Daily Year Round, closed December 25/26 and Good Friday
See website for opening times
Prices
Admission Rates:
FREE Admission
Useful Information
The ground floor only of the Natural History Museum is now open.
Getting There
Located in the heart of Georgian Dublin
Public Transport:
Luas (Green): St Stephen’s Green, Dawson, Trinity
Dart: Dublin Pearse
Bus: See dublinbus.ie
Map Location: 53.339885, -6.253348
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