Wonderful museum. It is in the smaller side and a bit dark but it feels cozy somehow…read more The exhibitions tell a story of the history of Ireland. I wanted to visit to view the big bodies and I was not disappointed. They also had hordes of gold in display which were surrounded by beautiful jewelry. The museum is free.

My sons and I loved this museum. The building itself is gorgeous inside with hand carved wooden…read moredoors and amazing inlayed mosaic floors. The Bog bodies was my favorite exhibit. I didn't include images of the bodies on display since some people might find them too disturbing, but I did include one of the descriptions on what was found at a site. Lots of beautiful gold jewelry and iron weaponry as well. Admission is free, and we spent about 2 hours here.

It is a must-see if are visiting Ireland. It seems quite unreal - we just saw those things before…read morein The Netherlands! =) But they are spectacular. The small one is 500 years old and the white 300 years old. You can observe restorations here and there, but it looks very well preserved. They do not work any more but are open for visitation. You can either go see it by yourself but I took the tour and I really recommend it. It costs 4.80 for students and 6.60 for regular ticket. Kids go free. The tour takes about 1h and you learn a lot. You can even try the old machines a little bit - it was fun! The guide was very friendly and full of stories. In the visitors center they have a restaurant and craft shop. You have a half day off it is a good idea to explore the place.

I took a tour here the other day, it took about an hour and it was very informative. You learnt all…read moreabout the history of the mill which dates back to the 16th century, they only were restored very recently. I must say that I had fun trying to grind the flour with the stone. The location is very pretty and you get to walk outside a few times as you there are several mills. The views of the area are very impressive. Afters we had some lunch in the café that is part of the mill. It definitely is a good family activity to do if you are looking for ideas and want to try something new.

I haven't actually been up in Millmount Tower for ages but only yesterday walked over to it while…read morerunning a few errands, as an excuse to prolong a nice walk. Great view from the Tower over the town especially as the day gets on.

Millmount Museum is worth visiting. A good selection of old firearms, etc on display. I really…read moreenjoyed my hour spent there.

Jeebus... where to start on this one!? Newgrange is a 5000 year old tombe and religious site...erm…read morewe think! As with all such sites (the pyrimids in Egypt and Stonehenge in the UK are comprable examples) we can only guess at what the builders had in mind. To say we are lucky to have a site as impressive and important as this on our doorstep (about an hour and a bit from Dublin) is a huge understatement, it looks as impressive is it should be after a reconstruction some 30 years ago by a bunch of very very clever archaeologists. the results can be viewed by booking in advance and putting your name down for the 3 year waiting lists to be there at the summer and winter solstices. Opening times February - April: Daily 09.30 - 17.30. May: Daily 09.00 - 18.30. June - Mid September: Daily 09.00 - 19.00. Mid - End September: Daily 09.00 - 18.30. October: Daily 09.30 - 17.30. November - January: Daily 09.00 - 17.00.

If you come to Dublin this UNESCO world heritage site is a "must see". Everything I want to say…read morewill just be repeating the many good reasons to come here so read beyond my post and I'll keep mine short. - 5,000 year old tombs (New Grange, Knowth & Dowth) that are older than the pyramids and you can actually go inside New Grange. - 60% of Western Europe's neolithic art is found in the area. - inside the New Grange tomb is like going back in time, keep in mind these tombs were built with no modern tools at all and yet they knew how to build them and align the entrance on some, so they light up during the solstice. - friendly, knowledgeable guides. - well organised, small groups are taken in by bus rather than a mob of people overrunning the place so you can actually see and take it all in. - buy your tickets online and go early - a great Visitors Center gives you the backstory of the tomb's history before your tour.

Great little museum! I visited the museum of childhood last…read morehalloween with my 9 year old niece, and 11 year old nephew - they loved it - so did I. Not really suitable for very young kids, 'cos they want to touch and play with the toys (some of which are hundred of years old). Tara's Palace itself is stunning - full of miniature antiques - the tiny books in the library are actually real books. I could have spent the day there, but my niece and nephew wanted to go to the playground (which is out of this world). All in all, we had a fantastic day out - thoroughly recommend a visit.

Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood has moved to Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, County Wicklow. We…read morevisited the museum a couple of years ago What a treat ! The entire family loved it. The kids loved the quiz - they had to find answers to questions about exhibits in the museum. The grand parents were in their element reminiscing about bygone days. It has has antique toys, models, miniatures and dolls houses. Tara's Palace is amazing - a 20 room palace full of the most incredible miniature antiques.

The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour is perfectly named! It's an awe-inspiring 29-minute…read morestory told by a talented storyteller (shoutout to Lisa) that left me with a strong sense of Ireland's history and more proud than ever to be of Irish descent. I was transfixed by how many stories are shared, made possible by the generosity of the Irish people who donated the artifacts. It's clear the staff share a genuine sense of pride and purpose.

An old house from 1777 turned into a museum. Saul was an…read moreamazing tour guide. He had great energy w/ his storytelling & even danced a jig. Lots to see in this Little museum of history & pop culture. Prices were inexpensive as well. Guides can take tips too. Not a great place young kids.

I took a short, last-minute solo trip to Howth this morning and hadn't previously known about Ye…read moreOlde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio until I saw it on my map as I was walking nearby. I am so glad I did! This experience was amazing and the setup is incredibly aesthetically pleasing. The museum is inside of a Martello tower and is run by the sweetest man in the world. He is so knowledgeable and so very passionate about everything in there. I could have listened to him speak all day if I had more time before my train. I am 20 and know almost nothing about vintage radios but I was fascinated by every single thing. This is no doubt a must see for all ages. I am also a student so admission was only €3! Please stop by--You will not be disappointed!

What a great find on top of a hill! We had a great time browsing wall to wall of everything having…read moreto do with Ireland's broadcasting history. The sweet ol man even played us an old record, and I was shocked at how well the music still sounded! Be sure to check their hours, as they're open on weekends during the offseason. Getting here would be really challenging for anyone with mobility issues, so just be aware of that.

This museum is a very good tribute and testimony to the life of this talented and scarcely known…read morepoet, who can rightly be described as the poet of the Boyne Valley. Located in his cottage birthplace, just east of Slane on the Drogheda Road. Through exhibits of photos, texts of his poems, memorabilia, it narrates the life, works and poetry of Francis Ledwidge. It is a heartwarming place to visit - in the Unesco world heritage Boyne Valley - which does justice to the memory of the poet. It gives an insight into his motivations, his muse, why he joined the first World war, his short life, and his lovely romantic nature poetry. You will leave having been illuminated by the talent of Ledwidge, who was cut down in the trenches of Belgium.

This isn't the most glamorous museum in Dublin, but it's worth a visit. If you really like seeing…read moreanimals from around the world, you can easily spend a couple hours here. It's several stories and a good way to pass the time between dining reservations, movie times, or just a rainy afternoon. The exhibits, of which there are over 10,000, are very old. The pelts on a lot of the animals are faded. A good portion of the animals were hunted, killed in a time when hunting wasn't as much of a hot button item (the museum was opened in 1857). I'm supremely creeped out by taxidermy, and there is an added level of creepiness and existentialism in viewing creatures that died up to 200 years ago. Still, it's a museum. The interest lies in seeing creatures native to Ireland, ones you haven't seen before, and ones you may never see again. It's not the happiest of museums to walk around in if you're sensitive to the plight of wild animals; however, you might just learn something, which I believe is the whole point of a museum.

Dublin has its fair share of museums that cater to many eclectic interests, but I have to say that…read morethe National Museum of Natural History really takes the cake for being one of the best. Not only is it free (thank you Irish tax payers!) but the sites inside are sort of incredible. Natural history buffs are going to enjoy all the different exhibits on both floors- some of which showcase species that have gone extinct like the giant Irish deer. You learn about the various creatures that once roamed this land and get a glimpse at how much evolution has changed the world. Mind you that it could feel a bit eerie inside given the amount of animals staring down at you, but it really places you in the heart of "Night at the Museum," which is totally what they were going for. Bring your family and stop by. It's certainly worth the half hour to at least roam the world inside!

Fore Abbey is a 7th century abbey spread across the valley of ancient structures. The abbey complex…read moreincludes several notable features, such as the remains of the Benedictine monastery, St. Feichin's church, and the famous Fore Crosses. There are several ruins to explore on this stop.

For a ruin, this place was really in good shape. Most here are a pile of rocks that vaguely…read moreresembles a building. This one had rooms and working stairs. If you go, there is a big parking lot on the main road. You don't have to park on the street.