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.

We enjoyed the story experience. You have a guide that takes you through multiple rooms where you…read moreget to interact and take pictures with props. We went in the morning before our flight but from what we heard there is a saucier night experience where the story is a little more naughty. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend it.

Gayle and I really enjoyed our Storytelling guide, as the physical property is merely a series of…read moresets to enhance the well presented folk tales being presented. There's a small, but well curated bookshop attached. The Disney Leprechaun construct that started it all was almost besides the point.

Its a easy experience to go through, beautiful castle with free lockers to store backpacks.read more

Dublin Castle was originally built in the early 1200s as a medieval fortress under the instruction…read moreof King John of England. For centuries, it was the headquarters of English (and eventually British) rule in Ireland. In 1684, a large fire destroyed a large portion of the castle. Instead of matching the original Gothic style, most of it was rebuilt using a Georgian style, similar to what you'd find in the French Palace of Versailles! It's quite the contrast. When you visit Dublin Castle, you can choose to explore it in two ways: with a self-guided tour to the state apartments or with a scheduled guided tour that visits the Viking Excavation, the Chapel Royal, and the State Apartments. When you first enter the courtyard, you'll immediately see the newer Georgian architecture in the neat red brick buildings surrounding the square. From the 13th century to the early 20th century, the castle was under British control. It served from being a royal palace and parliament to a prison. Dublin Castle was eventually handed over to General Michael Collins on the 16th of January in 1922. Collins was a soldier and a politician who lead the Irish people through their fight for Independence Dublin Castle plays a huge role in Ireland's history and a walk around the grounds is time well spent. Today the castle is a government complex and tourist attraction. Stroll through the famous Chester Beatty Library if time permits

This is not one of the many free museums in Dublin since it was privately restored and operated…read more Still it's not that expensive and easily worth it. Book ahead of time because they are often sold out -- especially during tourist season. This was a Georgian mansion that was later converted to tenement slum housing (100 people lived in 17 rooms). You learn a lot about the history of the building and a bit about what happened in Dublin 100 years ago. As always, the tour quality depends on your guide and Sheila was excellent. Very knowledgeable, welcoming, and with a touch of humor. The videos you watch are informative. We also learned that "hit the hay" and "hit the sack" are from this era -- essentially make sure there are no mice in your bed before going to sleep. And "no pot to piss in" comes from the very poor during this era as well. This is an almost immersive experience which is much more meaningful than reading about it or just seeing photos.

If you are interested in visiting Ireland and Dublin it is quite worth your while to visit 14…read moreHenrietta Street. It is not an all day affair but you will come away with a rich understanding of Ireland and Dublin's sociological history.

What is not to love about art?…read more They have some of the greats like Picasso and and Renoir. Some of the exhibits were closed but this was still worth a visit. Free entry.

The Gallery is centrally located, right on Merrion Square just to the east of Trinity College…read more Located in the city centre of Dublin, the gallery first opened its doors to the public in January 1864. It hosts around 2,500 paintings and about 10,000 other works in different media including water-colours, drawings, prints, and sculptures. It also houses a prestigious collection of Irish art and is also notable for its Dutch masters and Italian Baroque painting. Inside the gallery there are 15,000 works of art! Amongst the paintings and other art works to look out for, there's the Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, For The Road by Jack Yeats and the Sick Call by Mathew James which depicts the suffering of the Irish population following the famine. Amongst them is 'A woman writing a letter with her maidservant' by Johannes Vermeer Free guided tours at weekends are performed, it is a good way to learn the story behind the paintings. Otherwise, the entry to the permanent collection is free, and children can have a special audio guide to explore the gallery. From paintings to modern art, sculptures to a giant wooden carving, we easily spent a few hours there. The museum has a good cafe offering food and beverages, and you can enter off of Merrion Square or on the street

The epic museum was another one of my favorite tourist attractions while in Dublin. For anyone…read morewho's interested in learning more about Irish history and culture this museum is definitely for you. What I really appreciated about the stop is that it's modernized and on the newer side (for a museum) so it does feel much more updated with the technology/exhibits so that it meets modern times. We purchased our tickets in advance, but they also allow you same-day/in person purchases. I don't know if we got lucky the day we came or if they have a cap on how many tickets they sell, but it did feel like the group/people allowed in was buffered, which kept the experience feeling more intimate/less crowded. There is plenty to see and multiple floors to explore so we were easily here three hours walking all about and taking in the different exhibits. My favorite exhibit was where they paid homage to the musical influences and artists of Ireland. I found this section to be the most interesting for me personally and it was well done. Honestly, there was so much to see, you could easily come back a few times to really take it all in. For the price it is worth it and a great way to spend a few hours in Dublin. I would highly recommend stopping here.

I am at the museum as a person who has no idea of Irish history or culture. Everything was new to…read moreme as an Asian-American. If you love history, you will love the epic museum. I accompanied my team for a group social event here that we got to learn so much about Ireland and the people and how much they went through. Also learned about how many Irish people are in the world. Since I am East Asian I am not very familiar with a lot of this in fact, I am probably the first in my family to ever visit Ireland. The museum is set up to be and walk-through at your own pace and you get a little passport that you can stamp to make sure you didn't miss any exhibits and take home as a keepsake for your visit Ireland.

This was my favorite activity while in Dublin. We paid for a whisky tasting and were guided to a…read moresmall room in which we learned the way the whiskey is made and the history of the distillery. Tried 4 whiskeys made by Jameson. The bar outside has the most delicious menu for cocktails. Be careful in the gift shop because you'll want to buy everything. We walked away with 3 bottles of Red Breast whiskey that cannot be bought in the US. Also purchased a beautiful warm jacket.

When planning our Ireland trip, there was a short list of absolute must visits and Jameson…read moreDistillery in Dublin was top of that list! As much as Jameson is synonymous with Dublin, you would think they take up several blocks of downtown space...however, this distillery is tucked away on Bow Street in the Smithfield area of the city. It is a little hike on foot from city centre, but on a good day, it is a nice walk that is well worth the reward! The distillery is absolutely gorgeous. The outside if classic Irish infrastructure, then you walk inside and are transported into a modern, rustic, elevated and exciting space dedicated to all things Jameson! We purchased tickets for our guided tour and tasting ahead of time, and I highly recommend you doing the same. Our tour started with a quick introduction to things, then up the stairs we went to the Daily Grog where we got to choose our cocktail, and of course, I went with the Jameson Ginger! From there the tour started where we got to see the inner working of the process, including the ingredients along with a sensory station for tastes, smells, etc...The final tasting allowed us to sample a few different varieties of Jameson, including one that was only available on site. The tour was informative and fun. Our tour guide was fun, engaging, entertaining and an overall joy to wander around and connect with. Clearly a very passionate person about Jameson! After the tour, we wandered directly into the gift shop where we of course picked up a few pieces of swag. Immediately following that, we bellied up to the gorgeous bar downstairs for a final cocktail before heading back out. Overall, Jameson Distillery was one of the most memorable experiences of our time in Dublin, and I highly recommend it!

Meh. Had a friend say we couldn't miss this, that the museum had an astonishing collection of…read morebeautifully made books from around the world. If that's true, very little of it was on display when I visited. And for the price of admission especially, what an underwhelming experience. The exhibits- sparse and also meh. The best part of this place was their cafe. My bowl of soup was gigantic and they had an impressive array of sweets, so don't miss that if you visit here.

If you are an academic, you'll fricken love this place! It's quality. The building itself is…read moregorgeous and worth seeing whether you are really into writers or not.

The Dublinia is a historical re-creation museum focusing on Medieval and Viking history and is…read moreconnected to Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral. One of the most notable landmark buildings in the oldest part of the city, alongside and connected by a magnificent bridge to Christchurch Cathedral. There are 3 main exhibits in Dublinia which looks at the Viking and medieval history of the city of Dublin. The whole museum is very interactive and a lot of fun for kids The Viking section has recreations of a long ship and a home. There are Viking outfits to try on as well as lots of cool information that's presented in a fun way. The second exhibition is looks at medieval Dublin up to the 16th century with sets showing a rich merchant's house, a medieval street and a medieval faire. Fun fact: it was once a nightclub. Yes, Dublinia/The Synod Hall was once a nightclub, and one of the best in Dublin apparently

Learn about rich Irish history!…read more Admittedly, the Dublinia caught my eye because of the look of the building. The structure and architecture are pretty great. I could tell the building was old and wanted to know more! When you step foot inside, you learn so much about Irish history. I'm Irish and didn't know some of what was depicted. It starts with the history of the Vikings and goes from there. So interesting and definitely worth your time! If you like history, this is for you!

A much less polished version of the more well known wax museum franchise, the National Wax Museum…read moreis still a good stop when purchased as part of a package from companies like Go City. The staff are warm and friendly, and some of the pieces are quite good. In addition to real world figures they also have characters (like cartoons and Marvels Deadpool). All in it's about a 40 minute experience if you take your time.

I hadn't been to a wax museum before, so I have nothing to compare this to. But I enjoyed my visit…read moreto Ireland's National Wax Museum. The clever layout of the building takes you on a path through three floors. Most of the figures in the museum are of people of Irish (or partial Irish) descent who've had notable roles in science, entertainment, sports, literature and history. There are some non-Irish exceptions like Michael Jackson, who is here maybe because he had an estate in Ireland, or maybe because he's just too famous. I most enjoyed the basement floor with its exhibits covering Ireland's history. The exhibits there begin from the time of the Celts and Vikings in Ireland, to the Kingdom of Ireland, the Easter Rising of 1916, Irish independence, and finally modern Ireland. In addition to wax figures, these exhibits also feature audio narratives read in the first person by voice actors. I never thought I could learn so much about a country's history from a wax museum! Admission is €15 for adults and €10 for children. The cost of admission was included in our Dublin Pass. The self-guided tour took a little over an hour, and I thought it was time well-spent.