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National Museum of Ireland- Natural HistoryvsDublin Castle
Both are praised by professionals. On balance, Dublin Castle is preferred by most reviewers compared to National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. Dublin Castle comes in at #10 in Dublin with endorsements from 8 publications including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
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Frommer's
Merrion St., Dublin 2
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Fodor's "One of four branches of the National Museum of Ireland, this museum is little changed from Victorian times and remains a fascinating repository." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Compared to the multimedia this and interactive that of virtually every modern museum, this is a beautifully preserved example of Victorian charm and scientific wonderment." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a graceful building that is itself a sort of exhibit... this archaeological museum explores Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage." Full review
Afar Magazine "The section on Ireland's prehistoric gold, including exquisitely-wrought jewellery from the bronze and iron ages, is particularly interesting." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Purpose-built in 1890, the museum houses the country's archaeological collections."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"On entering the colonnaded hall and galleries, the visitor immediately notices the three skeletons of the Great Irish Deer, now extinct." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Natural History museum, which is filled with skeletons and taxidermied animals, has a firm place in the hearts of Dubliners." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The museum hosts a number of events, and showcases a range of 10,000 unique exhibits."
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's "This unusual museum is not just a museum of science and animals, it's also a museum of museums." Full review
Dublin Castle Fodor's Lonely Planet
Time Out Afar Magazine
Let's Go Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "As seat and symbol of the British rule of Ireland for more than seven centuries, Dublin Castle figured largely in Ireland's turbulent history early in the 20th century." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The stronghold of British power in Ireland for 700 years is principally an 18th-century creation that is more hotch-potch palace than medieval castle." Full review
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The highlight is a visit to the subterranean excavations of the old castle, discovered by accident in 1986.
Time Out "More a collection of 18th-century administrative buildings, albeit very fine ones, built on a medieval plan of two courtyards." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wandering the lavishly decorated rooms (which are sometimes closer to dizzyingly gaudy than merely ornate), you'll learn other golden nuggets of information." Full review
Let's Go "Like the White House, Dublin Castle is a governmental building that also doubles as a tourist attraction." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At the urban heart of Dublin, it has evolved from an imposing fortress into an administrative hub... and is today the symbol of the Irish State." Full review
The Telegraph "Dublin Castle was founded in 1204, and remained for the next 800 years the main centre of English and British rule in Ireland." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Right in the heart of the city, the site of the Dublin Castle has played a part in Ireland's history...the oldest remaining structure, the Record Tower, dates back to the 13th century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This well-preserved castle, which dates back to the early 13th century, is a real must-see for anyone visiting Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Once the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland, Dublin Castle now welcomes world travelers interested in learning about the history of the country"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
