National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Dublin

Name: National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Address: Kildare Street, Dublin, Ireland

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National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology

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National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Dublin

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The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland located on Kildare Street in Dublin, Ireland, that specialises in Irish and other antiquities dating from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages. ()

Established: 29 August 1890 (134 years ago)Visitors per year: 371 thous.Coordinates: 53°20'25"N, 6°15'18"W

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Kildare StreetSouthside (South-East Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Natural History Museum, O'Donoghue's, Dawson Street, National Gallery of Ireland.

~370 ftE
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~1170 ftNW
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~1120 ftNW
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~920 ftSE
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~810 ftW
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~400 ftSE
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~860 ftW
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Taylor Galleries, Dublin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Ireland, Dublin (2 min walk), Irish Queer Archive, Dublin (2 min walk), Natural History Museum, Dublin (2 min walk), National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (2 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology:

Bus

Kildare Street • Lines: 125 (1 min walk)
#747 Kildare Street, Archbishop Statue • Lines: 11, 145, 38A, 38B, 46A (2 min walk)

Tram

Dawson • Lines: Luas Green Line (5 min walk)
St. Stephen's Green • Lines: Luas Green Line (8 min walk)

Train

Dublin Pearse (9 min walk)
Tara Street (13 min walk)