Ireland · MUSEUMS IN DUBLIN
Summer dates on the good museums in Dublin are gone by spring. Here are the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and where they genuinely differ.
Review the Irish Rock ’N’ Roll Museum Experience in Dublin, with U2 and Thin Lizzy memorabilia, recording rooms, guides, price, and tips.
“Great exhibition, enthusiastic guide, knows & loves his music. Who would not want to hear about Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher & Van Morrison”
Explore Dublin’s past through witty guides, donated treasures, U2 memorabilia, and Tara’s Palace at this lively 30-minute museum tour.
“Very informative and interesting overview of Dublin's history presented in a Georgian townhome by personable and engaging guides with a truly Irish gift for storytelling. Our guide, Fionn, was everything you could have wished for, and the other guides and employees seemed equally good.”
Review of Dublin’s EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, with 20 interactive galleries, passport stamps, audio guides, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“This was a very educational experience . I highly recommend this exceptional museum to anyone who visits Dublin.”
Review of Finn McCools Tours’ 13-hour Northern Ireland day trip from Dublin, with Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Dark Hedges, and Belfast.
“Our tour guide Caleb was great! Knows a lot about his native country and answers questions with no hesitation. Vic, our driver, was awesome. He navigated those narrow roads expertly. My only issue/complaint is we spent too little time at the Titanic Museum. We were only given 1 1/2 hours. Easily could’ve been there for 4.”
Explore Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum with a lively guide, four historic rooms, and a tutored tasting of classic or premium whiskeys.
“Andrew is awesome! Great tour and entertainment for a small price!”
Review of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, with practical advice on exhibits, price, timing, accessibility, and who should visit.
“FABULOUS MUSEUM!! As an American with Irish ancestry, it was fantastic to see and learn so much more about the history of “my people” on native soil.”
Review of Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum blending experience, with four tastings, whiskey history, personal blending, tips, value, and practical details.
“The Whiskey Museum was very educational and we enjoyed our time spent there. Lydia the tour guide was phenomenal! She’s a gifted storyteller and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it for those who want to better understand the history of Irish Whiskey. We enjoyed making our blended whiskey sample.”
Taste four Irish whiskeys, learn Dublin’s whiskey story, and create a personal blend to take home on this lively 90-minute tour.
“Such a cool experience! I highly recommend. Our guide Breen (sp?) was super personable and a great storyteller. He made the experience so interesting and I learned a lot about Irish whiskey, as well as Scottish and American whiskeys.”
Review of Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus, with Irish history, celebrity figures, horror rooms, family tips, pricing, access, and value advice.
“Defo go to wax works the staff are amazing and so friendly. Esp Alanna and the receptionist.”
Learn to make Irish coffee at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, hear its origin stories, enjoy whiskey and coffee, and take home useful tips.
“Really good tour, our host was very knowledgeable about whiskey, Guinness and St Patrick's day! Lots of history and finished by making own irish whiskey which went down a treat!”
Review of Dublin’s Irish Famine Museum, a one-hour self-guided exhibit with rare park views, artefacts, film, and translation guides.
“History of Ireland! Great exhibition and experience. I learn a lot. Now I understand what was a reason for emigrations, 5 million Ireland people were thrown out from the island!!”
See Irish icons, spooky figures, and hands-on exhibits at Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus, a flexible family stop lasting about an hour.
“musée à faire, mais rien à voir avec mme tussaud à londres ou paris facile à trouver, escalier à monter, pas vu d'ascenseur”
See Dublin through donated treasures, U2 memorabilia, and a lively 29-minute guided tour at the Little Museum for $23.
“Wonderful experience with Emma, our guide, who was amazing. We highly recommend it !”
Explore Dublin’s Irish Rock ’N’ Roll Museum, with Thin Lizzy, U2, studio access, music stories, and a lively 75-minute guided tour.
“Fantastic well worth the visit and the guide (Bryan) was very informative”
Pair Dublin’s Jeanie Johnston famine ship with EPIC Museum for an engaging Irish emigration story, practical tips, value advice, and access details.
“loved the music and dance loved the different reasons for the imagration loved the insight to the early parts of the troubles”
Pick a coast road, a castle or a counter.
