About National Museum Of Ireland (Decorative Arts and History)

Originally an army barrack, the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History opened in 1997. The collections include silver, ceramics, Jewellery, furniture, Irish haute couture fashion, and exhibitions which help in exploring Irish military history. There are numerous other permanent displays including a retrospective of modernist designer Eileen Gray, Irish Silver dating from the 17th to 20th centuries, Asian Art, Irish Country Furniture, and Soldiers and Chiefs, which showcase historic military artifacts and uniforms.

Must See

  • There is a grandeur Exhibition of Jewellery in this museum. Do check it out.
  • The antique furniture of the Irish is quite a stunning piece of craft.
  • Learn about Irish Military history.
  • There are tons of books, artifacts, and guides to let you take a peek into the history of battles.
  • The Architecture of the building is definitely magnificent.

How to reach

From Dublin city, you need to take a Taxi. Its 2.7 Km and takes 12 minutes to reach via R 804; if you go there by walking its take 26 minutes to reach. By bus, you need to take Bus no 37, 39, 39a. It will reach there in 9 minutes and it’s available in every 9 minutes from Dublin city South, James’s Gate, Ushers Quay Street. By train, it will take 16 minutes via Abbey Street Luas stop in every 7 minutes.

The bus in Dublin costs €1.55 by Leap Card and €2.15 by Cash from stages 1-3. By Luas, a single journey starts at €1.54, if using a leap card. If paid through cash, it will start at €2.10.

Tips

  • It is slightly away from the city center, but the MUSEUM tram stop is right by the entrance if the walk seems too long.
  • The staff is very nice and helpful too. So, you can easily get any information.
  • You need a minimum of 2 hours to enjoy all that is there to see and read.
  • The displays of fashion through the ages, silver items and home-related items can be seen there
  • Hop on Hop off stop is not very far and can be reached by foot.

Visit Time

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10.00 AM to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Friday: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Exceptions: Closed on  New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, June Holiday, August Holiday, October Holiday, Christmas.

Special Timings: St Patrick's day and St Stephens day: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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2-3 hours

 

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