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Built in 1856, the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History is a magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right. Sometimes described as ‘a museum of a … See more

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Aug 19, 2024
I really loved this museum. The reason I gave it four instead of five stars is because I think it would really benefit from more written descriptions of the animals on display. Some have longer desc… Full review by Verovee
Aug 16, 2024
While I appreciate the idea behind continuing to display a collection as it was originally presented, this place was not for me. The 'Dead Zoo' honestly felt too dead. Not sure if it was the literal … Full review by Vilhelmina U
Aug 5, 2024
The museum, coined as the "Dead Zoo," definitely lived up to its name. It was indeed a dead zoo. If you're really into zoology, it would be a pretty cool place. There are a lot of specimens. The cura… Full review by Cecilia Z

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Are there dinosaurs?
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No - but there are some really cool animals.
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Answer by Mark L · Jul 26, 2020
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How long would it usually take to walk around and take everything in?
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It's a fairly atypical Natural History museum - there's lots of taxidermied animals, but no exhibitions or information plaques as such. I would say about an hour and certainly no more …
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It's a fairly atypical Natural History museum - there's lots of taxidermied animals, but no exhibitions or information plaques as such. I would say about an hour and certainly no more than two.
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Hi I am concerned, after booking flights to Dublin I have been advised it is very expensive when you get there. I am …
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Hi I am concerned, after booking flights to Dublin I have been advised it is very expensive when you get there. I am coming with my 2 daughters age 12 and 14 and my mum. staying at the Grafton Capital. Can you advise re bus from airport and best (not too expensive)activities for my girls to keep entertained. Thank you x
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Hi. The 747 bus from airport will bring you to walking distance from your hotel, €10 return per adult. Your £ sterling is very strong against the Euro at present. The museums and art …
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Hi. The 747 bus from airport will bring you to walking distance from your hotel, €10 return per adult. Your £ sterling is very strong against the Euro at present. The museums and art galleries are free. the beaches are a short ride on the Dart railway. Pop into Irish Tourist Office, they will advise you on inexpensive places to visit. Dublin Zoo is very nice. If you shop around you will find places to eat that are reasonable, Early Birds etc. Temple Bar pubs are expensive, There are lots of shops visit if that's what you like. As I said your £'s will go a lot further at the moment.
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Why is the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History closed?
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The Natural History Museum was constructed in 1856 and is often referred to as a ‘Museum of a Museum’. A magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right,...
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