At various times housing a political movement, piles of grain, a variety theatre, one of the first cinemas in Dublin and a now defunct newspaper, this …
Known as the 'dead zoo' to Dubliners this is an amazing collection of animals, insects and birds in a beautiful and historic museum building.
This walk takes you on a stroll around Dublin to places associated with James Joyce or with characters from his books or short stories.
A visit here is as much to see the wonderful building as it is the art, though there is an excellent collection both inside and around the grounds.
Trinity is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the most beautiful, with its imposing buildings and leafy grounds in the heart of …
Dublin Castle was the centre of British rule in Ireland for centuries and scene of many contentious events over the years.
The Hugh Lane Gallery houses one of the most important contemporary art collections in Ireland in an interesting Georgian building formerly known as …
This vast enclosed park in Dublin houses a Zoo, residences for the president of Ireland and the US ambassador as well as a herd of wild deer.
This gallery is home to the National art collection which is an eclectic collection spanning all periods of art from the 14th century on.
An architectural gem, this folly was built as a garden pavilion for James Caulfield, the 1st Earl of Charlemont, a wealthy landowner with a huge …
This is the main museum of the four branches that comprise Ireland's National Museum and the primary repository for archaeological objects dating back …
This fascinating museum tells the story of book and newspaper printing in Ireland with a collection of printing presses, woodblocks and old printed items.
Surprisingly located in suburban Dublin the Dillon garden is packed with unusual plants beautifully planted.
Located in the wonderful Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland's most popular visitor attractions and is a perennial kid's favourite.
Kilmainham Gaol (or Kilmainham Jail) has a central role in Irish political and social history and was the place of execution of leaders of many Irish rebellions.
A museum not about childhood, but for children, Imaginosity is an absolute must for anyone visiting Dublin with kids aged from 1 to 10 years old.