We visited on a Sunday in early October 2009, the hours were 2 – 5, we spent about and hour. Admission was free. No photography. While planning our trip the museum was really something we added as an after thought, but we're glad we did. The displays were informative and gave us a view into the history of Ireland that... more

I was expecting to spend about 2 hours here, but we ended up spending almost 3 hours and still didn't see everything. This is an excellent museum, full of objects of great historical signifance and interest. My teenagers remained engaged throughout. Some of the highlights were the Celtic gold collection, Viking Ireland, and "Kingship and Sacrifice" where the bog bodies... more

Excellent museum, lots to see, lots to learn. Huge canoe, very very old very very good preserved bodies :) And the admission is free. more

If you're a history/archeology nerd like me, or if you like to see oddly preserved, probably tortured and potentially sacrificed bodies placed in bogs, this is the place for you. Actually, this is something, if you have time, you should make a point to see, as it does provide a goodly amount of history, as well as the famed Tara... more

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised with the artefacts on display in this museum. They provided keen insights into the history of this great island and showed the traditions and skills of the Celts. The display about the various items they have pulled from the bogs (including mummified people who almost all met with violent ends) is fascinating. The... more

Went here on a weekday afternoon, and everything was very uninteresting. I really couldn't make myself excited for this museum, and I think it's very missable; don't go here. more

This was my favorite attraction in Dublin. Fascinating display of Irish historical objects that are attractively and informatively presented. A definite "do not miss" when in Dublin. more

Went to see the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celtic exhibits. The hoards of gold and bronze delved from the peat bogs were stunning as were the bog burials. Well worth a visit and it's FREE. Confine yourself to these periods and you won't be disappointed. There is not so much from other historic periods by comparison to museums in UK,... more

Although we didn't go through the whole museum, choosing instead to spend more time in the areas that particularly interested us, I was impressed with a number of things. First of all, the building itself is beautiful, impressive from the first foot in the door. The layout of the various exhibits is well done, especially if you take a minute... more