Free to visit
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Museum · Dublin · Ireland 🇮🇪
Free to visit — no ticket needed
A public place: nothing is sold and no booking exists. Anyone selling you a ticket for it is not official.
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stated on museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Opening-Hours,-Location-and-Facilities · checked 2026-10-07
Free admission Admission to all four sites of the National Museum of Ireland is free.
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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: address
Archaeology, Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 FH48Open in Google Maps →✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology · 2026-10-05National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: opening hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday - Monday: 1pm-5pm✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology · 2026-10-05National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: closing days
Closed Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day and Good Friday✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Opening-Hours,-Location-and-Facilities · 2026-10-07National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: what should I know before visiting?
In order to enjoy the full experience of our galleries we recommend a 4.30pm last entry time. The Museum closes at 5pm. … Cloakroom services are currently unavailable so please do not bring motorcycle helmets, suitcases or large bags into the exhibition galleries.✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Opening-Hours,-Location-and-Facilities · 2026-10-07National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: parking
The nearest public paid car parks are off Dawson Street and at Setanta Place. Alternatively, there is on-street parking (pay by meter) around Merrion Square which is a 10-minute walk away.✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Opening-Hours,-Location-and-Facilities · 2026-10-07National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: is it wheelchair accessible?
There is one entrance - from Kildare Street, next door to the Government Buildings. There are three stone steps and a wheelchair ramp to the main entrance level. This entrance is level with one set of glass double doors leading into the main reception area. … All ground floor galleries are accessible. However, there is no lift servicing the first floor. … Wheelchairs are available from the Reception Desk on request.✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Venue-Accessibility · 2026-10-07National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology: are dogs allowed?
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.✓ museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Venue-Accessibility · 2026-10-07Uncover gold treasure, ancient history and Vikings with our Archaeology Collection, in the heart of Dublin city
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