Grange Road, D16, t. (+353) (0)1 4934208, No16 bus from city centre,
www.pearsemuseum.ie, pearsemuseum@opw.ie
The Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park is
where the leader of the 1916 Rising, Patrick
Pearse, lived and ran his innovative Irishspeaking
school from 1910 to 1916. Set
in nearly 50 acres of beautiful parkland,
the museum tells the story of Patrick and
his brother William, both of whom were
executed for their part in the 1916 Rising.
Visitors can view a fascinating exhibition
on Pearse’s life and wander through the
historic rooms where he and his family
once lived and worked. The romantic landscape which surrounds the museum contains
a wild river valley, forested areas and some enchanting 18th- and 19th-century
follies. A Nature Study Room provides information on the wildlife and the Schoolroom
Café offers refreshments.
Open: Mon-Sun 9.30am-5.30pm (Mar-Oct), 9.30am-4pm
(Nov-Jan), 9.30am-5pm (Feb). Admission is free.
Category: Museums
EPIC THE IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM
The chq Building, Custom House Quay, D1,
T. (+353) (0)1 906 0861, www.epicchq.com
You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold
here, but you’ll discover that what it means
to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of
Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants
who became scientists, politicians, poets,
artists and even outlaws all over the world.
Discover Ireland from the outside in and find
out why saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest
conversation starters, no matter where you
are. Featuring 1,500 years of Irish history in its
vaults, you’ll uncover powerful stories of emigration in our stunning audio-visual galleries.
This family-friendly attraction is an essential destination for everyone with an interest in
Ireland’s people, culture and history. EPIC also houses the Irish Family History Centre, with
genealogy experts helping visitors uncover their Irish roots. EPIC is among TripAdvisor’s
Top 5 Museums and was shortlisted for European Museum of the Year 2018.
Open: Every day from 10am to 6:45pm (last entry 5pm). Special offers and prices
can be found at www.epicchq.com.
Number Twenty Nine
Get transported back to Georgian Dublin with a visit to Number Twenty Nine, Dublin’s Georgian House Museum – a completely restored middle-class house, that brilliantly recaptures the atmosphere and furnishings of the late 18th century. Your visit brings you from the servant’s quarters in the basement up through the elegant entertaining rooms on the ground and first floors to the bedrooms and nursery above. Experience how the people of Georgian Dublin lived, worked and played as you move through the magnificent interiors of this beautiful house, while viewing a treasure trove of unique furniture and works of art. Open: Tue – Sat, 10am – 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Closed: Good Friday and from mid-December to mid-February. Tea Room: Open to the public. Adults: €6 Concessions and group leaders: €3 Children under 12yrs free.
29 Lower Fitzwilliam St., D2
t. (+353) (0)1 702 6163
www.esb.ie/no29
Irish Whiskey Museum
119 Grafton Street, D2, t. (+353) (0)1 525 0970, www.irishwhiskeymuseum.ie
This is one of Dublin’s most central visitor attractions,
located opposite the main gates of Trinity College. Journey
back through time while the Irish Whiskey Museum’s
guides tell you the complete and unbiased history of Irish
whiskey and its importance in Ireland’s turbulent past.
Listen, learn and laugh throughout a 45 minute fully
guided tour of the Museum, where each of the 4
different rooms is themed to represent a different
period in Irish history. Finish the tour by becoming a
true whiskey connoisseur with an interactive tasting of
three diff erent Irish whiskeys. The Irish Whiskey Museum
is independent of all whiskey distilleries, off ering its visitors
the opportunity to taste and experience a huge selection
of Irish Whiskey. Whether it’s Single Grain, Malt, Pot Still
or a Blended Whiskey, the Museum’s whiskey experts will
always be able to help you fi nd the perfect whiskey to suit your palate.
Open daily from 10.00hrs – 18.00hrs (last tour). Also o er Private Venue Hire.
Prices from €16. Tours every day (except Christmas Day). Book Now
The National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks
Benburb Street, D7
Collins Barracks features fascinating exhibits
on Irish militar y history. Also view fine
examples of silver, ceramics, glassware,
furniture, folklife, clothing, jewellery and coins.
Open: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun-Mon 1pm-5pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
The National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology
Kildare Street, D2
With artefacts dating from 7000BC, view masterpieces of
metalwork and a world-renowned collection of medieval
objects and jewellery. The fascinating K ingship & Sacrifice
exhibition centres on a number of recently found bog
bodies. This museum also houses a rich collection of
Egyptian and Viking material.
Open: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun-Mon 1pm-5pm. Closed
Christmas Day and Good Friday.
The National Museum of Ireland-Natural History
Merrion Square, D2
Opened in 1857, this unique ‘cabinet-style’
museum houses galleries of animals from across
the globe, many of which are now endangered
or extinct. The lower floor is dedicated to
Irish specimens while the upper floor houses
everything from an armadillo to a zebra.
Open: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun-Mon 1pm-5pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND
t. (+353) (0)1 677 7444, www.museum.ie
The National Museum of Ireland’s three Dublin sites are a fascinating repository of
Ireland’s rich and varied cultural heritage. Open: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun-Mon
1pm-5pm. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Admission Free.
