Absolutely fantastic collection of Irish historical finds…read more The bogs of Ireland preserved things such as fish traps, textiles, lots of gold jewelry, and, most notably, some human beings. The acidic and anaerobic nature of the peat bog was so effective at preserving these bodies that we even knew what the men had been eating. And even more interesting - the methods that had been used to MURDER them so long ago. Because these men had not just randomly fallen into the bog, oh no; there are all sorts of things to learn including why the nipples were cut off! But I will refrain from going in to more detail. If you are interested, and are in Dublin, you MUST go there yourself. It is free so you have no excuse not to. Well, unless you are not interested in things such as I described here. Whatever. Note: there is not a cafe in the museum, and no storage lockers for your bag. Also, I thought the gift shop was pretty boring as it had very few things that were relevant to the museum displays. Which is disappointing as the museum artifacts themselves are very local and specific to Ireland and are extremely interesting.

Wonderful museum. It is in the smaller side and a bit dark but it feels cozy somehow…read more The exhibitions tell a story of the history of Ireland. I wanted to visit to view the big bodies and I was not disappointed. They also had hordes of gold in display which were surrounded by beautiful jewelry. The museum is free.

Really amazing historic building and museum. Our guide did a great job telling and showing us about…read morethe place. I would have liked to be in a smaller group, but given how many people want to see it, it was understandable. The museum is fascinating as well, and there is a temporary exhibit through the end of October 2026 of photographs taken by a prisoner who had smuggled a couple cameras in...as well as somehow setting a darkroom to develop the film. The cafe is nice; reasonably priced with a good selection of sandwiches, hand pies, baked goods, etc. Gift shop packed with a lot of stuff, but much of it standard Irish Tourist things, and not a lot of things directly relating to this place. Although maybe there's not a lot of gaol-specific merch available, I guess. As mentioned by many other commenters, unless you purchased your tickets weeks in advance, it's a bit of a challenge to try to catch some online when the extras are released for the day.

A must see in Dublin!…read more I didn't realize you had to book tickets so far in advance. We were lucky enough to be able to get some of the same day tickets they release at 9:15. The same day release was a bit hard to navigate on an iPhone but we did it fine. Our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour and it was a great way to also escape the rain. Learned lots about the history of this place during the tour and at the museum!

The building was kind of cool. The exhibits were very bland and not many of them. Not to my…read moreliking. Quite disappointed. Granted I am from LA and really enjoy LACMA. It was free, but honestly not worth the time in my opinion.

I am still a huge fan of this spot, I do have a penchant for modern art so it makes sense…read more Yesterday I went to see the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit. Here is a quick tip, exhibitions like this as in temporary and from famed artists cost you money to view. Boo! Well then get there on Fridays as that is when its free. It was rather full and I rushed through the somewhat small exhibit so if you can, get there early.

Dublin Castle was originally built in the early 1200s as a medieval fortress under the instruction…read moreof King John of England. For centuries, it was the headquarters of English (and eventually British) rule in Ireland. In 1684, a large fire destroyed a large portion of the castle. Instead of matching the original Gothic style, most of it was rebuilt using a Georgian style, similar to what you'd find in the French Palace of Versailles! It's quite the contrast. When you visit Dublin Castle, you can choose to explore it in two ways: with a self-guided tour to the state apartments or with a scheduled guided tour that visits the Viking Excavation, the Chapel Royal, and the State Apartments. When you first enter the courtyard, you'll immediately see the newer Georgian architecture in the neat red brick buildings surrounding the square. From the 13th century to the early 20th century, the castle was under British control. It served from being a royal palace and parliament to a prison. Dublin Castle was eventually handed over to General Michael Collins on the 16th of January in 1922. Collins was a soldier and a politician who lead the Irish people through their fight for Independence Dublin Castle plays a huge role in Ireland's history and a walk around the grounds is time well spent. Today the castle is a government complex and tourist attraction. Stroll through the famous Chester Beatty Library if time permits

Nice stop for a fancy castle that doesn't take too long…read more Convenient free lockers upon entry. No lines & self guided. They did have audio tour I believe but we only had an hour to spare. Some cool history here w/ the monarchy here & some old pictures from centuries ago to compare. They could have a few more plaques with info in some of the empty rooms.

The Dublinia is a historical re-creation museum focusing on Medieval and Viking history and is…read moreconnected to Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral. One of the most notable landmark buildings in the oldest part of the city, alongside and connected by a magnificent bridge to Christchurch Cathedral. There are 3 main exhibits in Dublinia which looks at the Viking and medieval history of the city of Dublin. The whole museum is very interactive and a lot of fun for kids The Viking section has recreations of a long ship and a home. There are Viking outfits to try on as well as lots of cool information that's presented in a fun way. The second exhibition is looks at medieval Dublin up to the 16th century with sets showing a rich merchant's house, a medieval street and a medieval faire. Fun fact: it was once a nightclub. Yes, Dublinia/The Synod Hall was once a nightclub, and one of the best in Dublin apparently

Learn about rich Irish history!…read more Admittedly, the Dublinia caught my eye because of the look of the building. The structure and architecture are pretty great. I could tell the building was old and wanted to know more! When you step foot inside, you learn so much about Irish history. I'm Irish and didn't know some of what was depicted. It starts with the history of the Vikings and goes from there. So interesting and definitely worth your time! If you like history, this is for you!

We were traveling from America and came to visit the storehouse on our last day in Ireland! We had…read moreaccidentally bought tickets for the day before we were going and were afraid that we would be turned away and be out 70€ but when we explained our issue to the front desk all they said was "we will get it sorted." Next thing I knew we were on the tour with no issue! The team at Guinness truly care about their customers and they show it in every way. Couldn't recommend a visit more! Thank you Guinness!

This is a great multimedia interactive tour with benefits. Whether you've seen House Of Guiness on…read moreNetflix or just visiting Dublin, I highly recommend as this tour does not dissappoint. I booked the tour online and noticed they use congestive pricing to raise the base price when making the final purchase depending on how many have already purchased. My initial price was around 27 Euros and was actually 48 when I booked. I still feel it was worth it. There are several tour options available which includes just the basic tour up to Guiness Academy. My wife and I took the Guiness Stoutie tour which provides another full pint of Guiness on floor 4 with your picture on the head of the full pint as well as a video from your phone of them making the image. You start your tour at the St. James Gate area and serpentine through the ropes leading you into the building. On floor 1 they ask that you look up to notice 7 levels in the shape of a Guiness glass. This complex is mainly a living museum and not a functional brewery. They stopped making beer there in 1988. Their mission is to explain the history of Guiness and the process for making the beer, the aging, the barrel making, the advertising and the current state of Guiness across the world. On floor 2 you may see the original lease built into a glass in the floor. Gift shop when you enter and when you leave. There is no floor 6 that we were allowed to visit. On floor 3 there's a tasting room where they give you a shot glass of guiness. Floor 7 is the Gravity floor with an excellent panoramic view of Dublin. At that floor, with the proper ticket, you get another Guiness or possibly whatever lager they have that day. They say the tour takes approximately 90 minutes but I believe my wife and I were there around 2-21/2 hrs. There is a parking area nearby. My wife and I walked from the Temple Bar area over. It's a nice walk when its not raining.

This isn't the most glamorous museum in Dublin, but it's worth a visit. If you really like seeing…read moreanimals from around the world, you can easily spend a couple hours here. It's several stories and a good way to pass the time between dining reservations, movie times, or just a rainy afternoon. The exhibits, of which there are over 10,000, are very old. The pelts on a lot of the animals are faded. A good portion of the animals were hunted, killed in a time when hunting wasn't as much of a hot button item (the museum was opened in 1857). I'm supremely creeped out by taxidermy, and there is an added level of creepiness and existentialism in viewing creatures that died up to 200 years ago. Still, it's a museum. The interest lies in seeing creatures native to Ireland, ones you haven't seen before, and ones you may never see again. It's not the happiest of museums to walk around in if you're sensitive to the plight of wild animals; however, you might just learn something, which I believe is the whole point of a museum.

Dublin has its fair share of museums that cater to many eclectic interests, but I have to say that…read morethe National Museum of Natural History really takes the cake for being one of the best. Not only is it free (thank you Irish tax payers!) but the sites inside are sort of incredible. Natural history buffs are going to enjoy all the different exhibits on both floors- some of which showcase species that have gone extinct like the giant Irish deer. You learn about the various creatures that once roamed this land and get a glimpse at how much evolution has changed the world. Mind you that it could feel a bit eerie inside given the amount of animals staring down at you, but it really places you in the heart of "Night at the Museum," which is totally what they were going for. Bring your family and stop by. It's certainly worth the half hour to at least roam the world inside!

The Famous Guided Tour at the Little Museum of Dublin is perfectly named. In just 30-ish minutes,…read moreGeorge delivered an awe-inspiring blend of storytelling, humor, and song that left me with a deeper appreciation for Ireland's rich history. I was completely intrigued by the number of stories packed into such a short tour, all made possible through the generosity by the people of Ireand who donated the museum's artifacts. The passion and pride of the staff shine through in every moment. This is an absolute cute, educational must-do experience in Dublin!

An old house from 1777 turned into a museum. Saul was an…read moreamazing tour guide. He had great energy w/ his storytelling & even danced a jig. Lots to see in this Little museum of history & pop culture. Prices were inexpensive as well. Guides can take tips too. Not a great place young kids.

Loads of fun. I already enjoy these drinks, but I did learn more about Irish Whiskey…read more My friend took notes so that we can try to replicate these drinks at home, we all agreed the old fashioned and whiskey sour was one of the best we've had! Especially when you control the pour and ingredients! Our instructor was loads of fun as well, she gave her drinks she made during instruction to the quiz answer winner. Overall you will receive 5 drinks (plus unofficial "sips" of the whiskies). Not pictured here is the welcome whiskey shot and the ending dessert drink, Baby Guiness, which is Irish Cream and Kahlúa.

We did two different experiences here. First was the tour and whiskey tasting and second was…read morecocktail mailing class. The tour part was not really too fun for us but the cocktail making class was a 10/10. Our mixologist specialist André was the best ever. He was very knowledgeable and dealt with our group of rowdy individuals with professionalism. We made a whiskey sour (the best I have ever had), an old fashioned, and a version of an Irish coffee which was also the best ever! If you do a later tour, be sure to visit the shop beforehand because it'll be closed afterwards so that was a bit of a disappointment. I highly recommend the cocktail making class for sure! Thanks for the fun time and good drinks!

This is a low key museum with a collection of Asian manuscripts, prints and more. It also has…read morerotating traveling exhibitions. We were not smart enough to understand the theme of the current one. (Seriously) It was a pleasant visit, but whoever is claiming this is one of the best museums in Europe it has wrong. Best part was the Silk Road cafe in the museum. An unexpected lunch in a nice setting.

It is in the centre of Dublin located in the grounds of Dublin Castle and listed in the Lonely…read morePlanet as "not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe". Next to Dublin Castle, this library/museum houses an extraordinary, vast collection of ancient manuscripts and texts. and the best part- it's free !! Chester Beatty, the wealthy American mining magnate, who bequeathed his collection to Ireland when he died in 1968, left them treasures that you can see for free with no waiting in line. This is a lovely place to take a book and relax on a bench or have coffee on the grass with a friend. The museum is completely free and runs great events throughout the year. The museum houses the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty with a strong focus on the Orient showing his interest in Islamic, East Asian and Western Collections. They are always showing interesting exhibitions. Their beautiful Silk Road café with its middle-eastern dishes is also worth checking out.