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1. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

7,770
Speciality Museums • History Museums
Temporarily closed
Admission tickets from €16.50
by Fearless56730407405
Excellent audiovisual journey through Ireland’s History & Heritage capturing all the high achieving diaspora includin...
  • Visitors stumble on Dublin's most elegant Drawing Room

2. The Little Museum of Dublin

11,380
Speciality Museums • History Museums
South City Centre
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Temporarily closed
by DozyDee
A fantastic little treasure trove and a fascinating introduction to the modern history and politics of Ireland.
  • Teeling Whiskey Distillery

3. Teeling Whiskey Distillery

3,876
Distilleries
Admission tickets from €18.43
by sandyred52
Our tour guide Tracey was awesome very informative and knowledgeable about the history and techniques used for produc...
  • National Botanic Gardens

4. National Botanic Gardens

2,910
Gardens
by Shireland13
... day out in Dublin the Bots coupled with Glasnevin Cemetry is the ideal blend of nature, history, culture, beauty.
  • Wall of Fame - A celebration of the greatest musical talent in Dublin

5. The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience

1,620
Speciality Museums
Temple Bar
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Temporarily closed
by deirdrer1980
Our tour guide Alan was incredibly knowledgeable on Irish music history - the tour was insightful & fun! Being a big...
  • A tour of 14 Henrietta Street Image by Set Murray

6. 14 Henrietta Street

785
Historic Sites • History Museums
Temporarily closed
by Dreamer597801
Absolutely loved my visit to 14 Henrietta St. Gillian our tour guide was brilliant, so knowledgeable and passionate a...
  • Chester Beatty, Dublin

7. Chester Beatty

4,024
Art Museums
South City Centre
by RubyVas
One man's amazing collection of ancient art and manuscripts, set in the grounds of Dublin Castle, it is a lively and...
  • Mummies

8. St. Michan's Church

1,320
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
North City Centre
by B7932RBjamesc
Slightly macabre but fascinating, with the added bonus of a superb tour guide with the skill to make death both inter...
  • Garden View of Richmond Barracks Gymnasium

9. Richmond Barracks

319
Military Museums • Speciality Museums
by EmmettMc
Just has a fantastic guided tour of the Barracks and Cemetery with really knowledgeable and passionate guides.

10. Marsh's Library

635
Libraries
South City Centre
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Temporarily closed
by skilakimou
I love libraries but this one is a real gem.
  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House

11. Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

644
Art Museums
by GearoidOO
The richely jewelled colours are shown off to their very best and Irish stained-glass is truly celebrated here.
  • front of castle

12. Drimnagh Castle

166
Castles
by MatVFR
His eyes lit up when I mentioned our link to the Castle and it certainly gave him the energy to provide an amazing tour.
  • Welcome to Castle Dracula Dublin

13. Bram Stoker's Castle Dracula Dublin

531
Speciality Museums
by LukeMcGibney
There is fun scares to be had, lot's of good photo opportunities and the scale of what has been created is outstanding.
  • Original Workhouse Coffin Cart or Bier. Carts like this were in regular use during the Famine as the rate of deaths from starvation and disease soared.

14. Irish Famine Exhibition

365
History Museums
by 713jasonc
This museum has very few artifacts, yet it's so carefully thought out and presented that it's a must-see if you're in...
  • Shampoo anyone?...Iveagh Gardens

15. Iveagh Gardens

266
Gardens
South City Centre
by lomimu
Love the rose garden here as it's ringed by benches, plus the roses are lush with multi-head blooms and amazing stron...
  • Poolbeg Lighthouse, taken from Dublin to Holyhead ferry, courtesy of Tarry11

16. Poolbeg Lighthouse

80
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
by TheAistearLife
From the Lighthouse there are fantastic 360° views of different parts of Dublin bay the whole way from Howth to Dun L...
  • Outside & grounds are very beautiful.

17. St. Audoen's Church

286
Churches & Cathedrals
by KathyMalahide
Admission is free and I would recommend one of the guides to bring you on a wonderful tour of the church and pretty g...

18. War Memorial Gardens

225
Gardens
Kilmainham
by matts23
The gardens, memorial, and green space is incredible, and with the gentle rolling hills, it is an absolute wonderful...
  • Everyone engaged, everyone learning the oldest and fastest field sport in the world!

19. Experience Gaelic Games

400
Sports Camps & Clinics
by timcQ4779IK
The instructor was great fun and knowledgable and the venue was excellent - would highly recommend!
  • THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE [PARNELL SQUARE DUBLIN] - PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY INFOMATIQUE

20. Garden of Remembrance

316
Gardens
by ZoeBailey72
A small but stunning garden with the statue and reflecting pool, it is a peaceful place for those who wish to remembe...
  • Eingnang

21. Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

201
Shopping Malls
South City Centre
by kolbr_ng661
I really enjoyed being in this beautiful building, very nice designer shops there and a super good oatmilk coffee on...
  • Creepy

22. Hell-Fire Club

44
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
by stevenhW4042HX
The story of the sight is fascinating and if you love haunted tales you will love this.
  • View of the entrance from outside

23. National Library of Ireland

556
Libraries • History Museums
South City Centre
by Trip03953845671
Excellent collection of books, fabulous building aswell and really enjoyed studying within the reading room!

24. National Print Museum

86
Speciality Museums • History Museums
by smdunkin
Lots of wonderful stories and anecdotes accompany the explanations of each of the evolving technologies, from Gutenbu...
  • Boating Area

25. Clara Lara Fun Park

203
Amusement & Theme Parks
by hannahlanna
had my sister and her kids over from England, had a brilliant fun filled day at Clara Lara with lots of fun activitie...
  • Dollymount and Bull Island

26. Dollymount Strand

54
Beaches
by M4014PAdonnaf
Great beach so close to city
  • tavolino al bar

27. Bewley's Lunchtime Theatre

106
Theatres
  • Arriving.

28. Pearse Museum

70
History Museums
by 370alanal
Our tour guide was excellent with our young children too.
  • inside museum

29. Irish Jewish Museum

75
Speciality Museums
South City Centre
by Gay1948
A wonderful long established museum in Dublin.This museum displays the history and heritage of Ireland’s Jewish Peopl...
  • Smock Alley Theatre

30. Smock Alley Theatre 1662

125
Theatres
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