Built in 1856, the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History is a magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right. Sometimes described as ‘a museum of a …See more
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Aug 19, 2024
I really loved this museum. The reason I gave it four instead of five stars is because I think it would really benefit from more written descriptions of the animals on display. Some have longer desc… Full review by Verovee
Aug 16, 2024
While I appreciate the idea behind continuing to display a collection as it was originally presented, this place was not for me. The 'Dead Zoo' honestly felt too dead. Not sure if it was the literal … Full review by Vilhelmina U
Aug 5, 2024
The museum, coined as the "Dead Zoo," definitely lived up to its name. It was indeed a dead zoo. If you're really into zoology, it would be a pretty cool place. There are a lot of specimens. The cura… Full review by Cecilia Z
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It's a fairly atypical Natural History museum - there's lots of taxidermied animals, but no exhibitions or information plaques as such. I would say about an hour and certainly no more …
It's a fairly atypical Natural History museum - there's lots of taxidermied animals, but no exhibitions or information plaques as such. I would say about an hour and certainly no more than two.
Hi I am concerned, after booking flights to Dublin I have been advised it is very expensive when you get there. I am coming with my 2 daughters age 12 and 14 and my mum. staying at the Grafton Capital. Can you advise re bus from airport and best (not too expensive)activities for my girls to keep entertained. Thank you x
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H Donna, I'm not sure when you're travelling but it's like any European City do your homework on where you want to go before you travel. There is a bus from the airport …
H Donna, I'm not sure when you're travelling but it's like any European City do your homework on where you want to go before you travel. There is a bus from the airport "aircoach" it's only 6 euro each (book online)- check the website dublinairport for info on other bus routes. For stuff to do ... there is lots...especially around where you are staying - window shopping is free ;-) and your staying right beside Grafton Street. Museums are free too there are lots around, check out website called dublin for events or dublintown some really good websites showing you some of the events on offer. Only further advice i'd give is bring a light rain mac ...... regardless of the weather it always has a tendency to rain...not unlike Scottish weather - enjoy yourselves on Dublin :-)
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