Museums

Museum guide Dublin

Dublin is a city where history is intertwined with contemporary art and living legends. Here, each museum is a small world: from folk tales and crafts to sea odysseys and industrial heritage. For those who like busy travel and thoughtful excursions, Dublin offers a variety of itineraries and emotional programs that are easily complemented by the services of a private guide.

The best museums Dublin neighborhood

The focus is on unique expositions: The National Leprechaun Museum is dedicated to Irish fairy tale characters and folk stories, the Guinness Beer Museum is one of Dublin’s iconic attractions and the country’s most popular of the free rides, the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street talks about decorative arts and history, and the historical exhibition Dublin recreates medieval urban life in the open air. The Irish Museum of Modern Art, opened in 1991, attracts with bold designs and an interesting architectural solution of the building. The National Museum of Heraldry holds a rich collection of coats of arms and symbols, the National Maritime Museum of Ireland is dedicated to navigation and sailing heritage, and the National Print Museum, opened in 1996, is interesting for lovers of printing and printing history. Dublin also hosts the Dublin Civic Museum and the Dublin Civic Museum, which reveal the history of the capital, the National Transport Museum demonstrates the development of the country’s transportation, and the unusual Glasnewin Cemetery Museum is located on the territory of the oldest large cemetery. Whiskey lovers will find a lot of interesting things at the Old Jameson Distillery and John Jameson's Whisky Courage with exhibitions about the production and history of the drink. In the vicinity of the city, there are also museum objects and historical sites, which are easy to include in the route.

Museum exhibitions and events

Dublin’s museum life is active: temporary exhibitions and imported exhibitions are regularly held here, as well as large-scale city events such as the Night of Museums, when museums open their doors after normal times and offer special excursions and programs. Exhibition halls show both local projects and international collections, curatorial projects of contemporary art and historical retro exhibitions appear. By following the posters and calendar of museums, you can get to rare screenings, lectures and thematic tours that make each visit special.

Come to Dublin to see these collections with your own eyes and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of living history. The best way not to miss key exhibits and hear fascinating stories is to book a tour with a private guide: local guides know the true facts, facilitate logistics and make a convenient route through museums. Plan your trip in advance, book excursions and go on a trip that will leave vivid impressions and new knowledge.