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National Museum of Natural History

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National Museum of Natural History
"Built in 1856, the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History is a magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right. Sometimes described as ‘a museum of a museum’, it houses a wide-ranging and comprehensive zoological collection of more than 10,000 exhibits. Visitors can explore Irish mammals, birds, fish and insects, as well as mammals from around the world. Highlights include imposing skeletons of Ireland’s extinct giant deer and a huge, basking shark suspended from the ceiling. The aptly named Wonder Cabinet allows visitors to get up-close to museum objects with a fascinating handling collection.The museum offers a year-round programme of workshops, talks and tours for all ages. There is also a gift shop onsite. Admission is free."
Address: Merrion Street , Dublin 2, D, IE
Phone: +353 67 77444
State: D
City: Dublin
Zip Code: 2

opening times

Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Sunday: 14:00-17:00

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Reviews
Fun little museum. Great for understanding the species of Ireland and a great way to relax for an hour or so with so many cafes nearby. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Make sure you book before you arrive its free!! We will look to come again if the upstairs reopens.
Its an amazing place and although there is only the ground floor open due to renovation, it still has a lot to offer. Lots of unique animals, birds, fishes, and insects. Our favourites were the giant deer, Baskin shark and birds section. Small birds which are difficult to spot and notice in our daily lives can be closely seen here.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Small museum, great place to spend an hour or more. Admission to the National Museum of Ireland is free. The National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, on Merrion Street in Dublin City, has galleries of animals from Ireland, as well as geological exhibits from a total collection of about two million scientific specimens. It is affectionately called the ‘Dead Zoo’ and has hardly changed in over 150 years from the Victorian period. Just two years before Charles Darwin published his famous work, The Origin of Species, the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, Merrion Street, was opened to the public for the first time in 1857. Now, as then, it educates and inspires, leaving visitors feeling small and humbled amidst the vast and wondrous diversity of life on display.
Better known as the Dead Zoo, the morbid nature of this city centre institution is thankfully lost on young minds. They’ll be too busy gazing up in wonder at the skeletons of ice-age elk, or squealing in disgusted delight at the monumental collection of creepy crawlies. It is a godsend for city-bound parents on a rainy day, the quiet Victorian charm providing instant relief from the hectic streets outside.
Fantastic place to visit although under renovation at present on the top floor, will be worth it when finished. Book online to avoid disappointment and it's free of charge. Lower floor looks great and loads to see, suits all ages and family so enjoy as the OPW do a great job.
This is a great short stop in a Dublin city tour. A small and exciting exhibition, in a beautiful building, the exhibition itself is from the late 19th century which makes it even more an authentic experience. And the best thing that it is free!
A really cool old building. I went Dec 20th 2022. The security guard just as you walked into the main room was very friendly and extremely funny. It is a shame that the upper level is closed for renovations but still worth a look. Free entry but you can make a donation.
A beautiful museum to visit while in Dublin. It's free and filled with info on the wonderful species to have walked the rich green land of Ireland. There was a queue when we got there but didn't have to wait too long anyways. I recommend you give it a try Visited onWeekendWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNo
Lovely museum, unfortunately only the 1st floor was was open. The Giant Irish Deer is the first thing that you see as you walk in which is quite imposing with its very large antlers. The dioramas were great and very immersive! Would love to go back when the 2nd floor is open again.
This was really well done. I very much enjoyed my time. This can be done in 30 minutes. It is very small. I appreciated it alot because it showed the biodiversity of Ireland.
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