National Museum of Ireland- Natural History
10 expert reviews
“The Natural History museum, which is filled with skeletons and taxidermied animals, has a firm place in the hearts of Dubliners.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
"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
Top 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
"Housed in a graceful building that is itself a sort of exhibit... this archaeological museum explores Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage." Full review
"The section on Ireland's prehistoric gold, including exquisitely-wrought jewellery from the bronze and iron ages, is particularly interesting." Full review
2 Stars
"Purpose-built in 1890, the museum houses the country's archaeological collections."
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
"Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design. " Full review
"The museum hosts a number of events, and showcases a range of 10,000 unique exhibits."
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
"This unusual museum is not just a museum of science and animals, it's also a museum of museums." Full review