National Museum of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland

Established in 1877, the National Museum of Ireland aims to collect, preserve, exhibit, and promote Ireland’s natural history and rich heritage, making its diverse history and culture accessible to all. It is one of Ireland’s most important museums.

The museum’s collection includes up to 4 million items from around the world, covering archaeology, everyday life, natural history, art, and industry. Its natural history collections focus on zoology and geology, with about 2 million specimens, the majority of which are insects. The archaeological collection is one of the museum’s most significant, featuring approximately 2 million items from Ireland’s prehistoric period to the Middle Ages, including European and Egyptian archaeological finds. These artifacts are among Ireland’s most valuable treasures in terms of quality, quantity, and diversity. The art and industry collections encompass Irish decorative arts, political, military, and social history, totaling around 150,000 items. The section on everyday life explores aspects of Irish life from the Great Famine to World War II, including agriculture, fishing, trade, commerce, music, education, transportation, religion, social life, and entertainment.

National Museum of Ireland

Must-visit reason: One of Ireland’s most important museums

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Ireland[Ireland]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Dublin [Dublin]

City where the attraction is located: Dublin [Dublin]