National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Dublin, Ireland
A museum located in a Victorian neoclassical building from 1890 on Kildare Street. The collections present the material heritage of the island from the Stone Age to the late Middle Ages. In the Treasury, unique Celtic gold necklaces and lunulae, the 8th-century Ardagh Chalice, and the richly carved Tara Brooch can be admired. An extraordinary part of the collection consists of Iron Age human remains excavated from peat bogs, including the Gallagh Man and the Croghan Man.
- Visit time: 1 h 45 min
- Local name: National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
What to look for
- Golden Celtic torcs and ornaments from the National Treasury
- The silver Ardagh Chalice with gold filigree interlace from the 8th century
- Prehistoric bog bodies preserved in peat in the Kingship gallery
Before you go
- Best time: Morning from 10:00 AM
- Crowds: Moderate traffic, calm atmosphere in the halls
- Note: Free admission, the institution is closed on Monday mornings
Good to know
- Many golden Celtic treasures were accidentally discovered by farmers while digging drainage ditches and peat.
Sources: museum.ie, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology?
Plan about 1 h 45 min.
Nearby
- National Gallery of Ireland — 160 m
- The Little Museum of Dublin — 250 m
- Etto — 250 m
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- Sweny's Pharmacy — 340 m
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