National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Dublin

Name: National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Address: 78 Benburb Street, Dublin, D07 HW61, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 677 7444

#297 among attractions in Dublin

Museum, History museum, Art museum

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

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Facts and practical information

The National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland located at the former Collins Barracks in the Arbour Hill area of Dublin, Ireland. ()

Established: 18 September 1997 (26 years ago)Visitors per year: 313.8 thous.Coordinates: 53°20'56"N, 6°17'9"W

Address

78 Benburb StreetNorthside (North Inner City)Dublin D07 HW61 Ireland

Contact

+353 1 677 7444

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Day trips

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guinness Storehouse, The Brazen Head, Old Jameson Distillery, Croppies' Acre.

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Museum
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
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0.5 miSE
Nightlife
The Brazen Head, Dublin
13 min walk • Steeped in history and brimming with old-world charm, The Brazen Head claims the title of Dublin's oldest pub, with a storied past dating back to 1198. Nestled in the heart of Ireland's vibrant capital, this celebrated establishment is not just a place to enjoy a pint...
~1900 ftE
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery stands as an emblematic testament to Ireland's storied whiskey-making tradition. This historic site, once the epicenter of Irish whiskey production, has been transformed into an immersive museum that invites...
~480 ftS
Park
Croppies' Acre, Dublin
3 min walk • The Croppies' Acre, officially the Croppies Acre Memorial Park, is a public park in Dublin, Ireland. It contains a memorial to the dead of the 1798 Rebellion.
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Architecture, Hostel
Four Courts, Dublin
14 min walk • The Four Courts is Ireland's most prominent courts building, located on Inns Quay in Dublin. The Four Courts is the principal seat of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Dublin Circuit Court.
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Church, Reportedly haunted, Sacred and religious sites
St Michan's Church, Dublin
12 min walk • St. Michan's Church is a Church of Ireland church located in Church Street, Dublin, Ireland. The first Christian chapel on this site dated from 1095, and operated as a Catholic church until the Reformation. The current church dates from 1686, and has served Church of Ireland parishioners in Dublin for more than 300 years.
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Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin
12 min walk • Father Mathew Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. It occupies the approximate site of the original, and for many years only, Bridge of Dublin, dating back to the 11th century.
~1060 ftSE
Bridge
James Joyce Bridge, Dublin
6 min walk • James Joyce Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, joining the south quays to Blackhall Place on the north side. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it is a single-span structural steel design, 40 m long.
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
14 min walk • The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, commonly known as John's Lane Church, is a large Roman Catholic Church located on Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland. It was opened in 1874 on the site of the medieval St. John's Hospital, founded c. 1180. It is served by the Augustinian Order.
~1430 ftW
Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin
7 min walk • Seán Heuston Bridge is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station, Dublin. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively.
0.4 miS
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
11 min walk • St. James' Catholic Church in Dublin, Ireland is church in Dublin, Ireland, built in 1852. It and the neighbouring St. James' Church and Cemetery, Dublin are both located on St. James Street or James Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History open?

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History is open:

Monday 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History?

Nearby attractions include Collins Barracks, Dublin (3 min walk), Croppies' Acre, Dublin (3 min walk), The Joinery, Dublin (3 min walk), Arbour Hill Cemetery, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History:

Tram

Museum • Lines: Luas Red Line (2 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (9 min walk)

Bus

Wolfe Tone Quay, Ellis Street • Lines: 145, 26, 79, 79A (4 min walk)
Blackhall Place • Lines: 37, 39, 39a (5 min walk)

Train

Heuston (10 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (11 min walk)