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Natural History Museum, Dublin

#6 among attractions in Dublin

Museum, Top attraction, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum

Facts and practical information

Established: 1856 (168 years ago)Visitors per year: 336.4 thous.Coordinates: 53°20'24"N, 6°15'12"W
Address

Merrion St UpperSouthside (South-East Inner City)Dublin Ireland

Contact
+353 1 677 7444
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Day trips

Natural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O'Donoghue's, Dawson Street, National Gallery of Ireland, Doheny & Nesbitt.

  • odonoghues dublin~670 ftS
  • dawson street dublin~1170 ftW
  • national gallery of ireland dublin~470 ftN
  • doheny nesbitt dublin~680 ftS
  • the little museum of dublin~1120 ftW
  • national museum of ireland archaeology dublin~370 ftW
  • oriel gallery dublin~650 ftNE
  • national museum of ireland dublin~70 ftS
  • taylor galleries dublin~1160 ftW
  • leinster house dublin~830 ftN
  • royal hibernian academy dublin~1080 ftS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Natural History Museum open?

Natural History Museum 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 Natural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (1 min walk), National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Dublin (2 min walk), Merrion Street, Dublin (2 min walk), National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin (3 min walk).

How to get to Natural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Natural History Museum:

Bus
  • Merrion Street Upper • Lines: 120A, 120E, 120F, 126E, 126X, 130, 133, 133X (2 min walk)
  • Kildare Street • Lines: 125 (3 min walk)

Tram
  • Dawson • Lines: Luas Green Line (7 min walk)
  • St. Stephen's Green • Lines: Luas Green Line (9 min walk)

Train
  • Dublin Pearse (8 min walk)
  • Tara Street (13 min walk)

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